COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
BASILISCUS AND MARCUS, Autumn 475 - August 476
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 475-476. Officina Q. Obv. D N bASILISCI - ET MARC P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG Q Victory standing to l., holding long cross, star on r. CONOB in exergue. RIC 1025. RIC 620 var. 4.48 g. Rare. Almost extremely fine-good very fine. Purchased from SKA Monetarium Zurich in May 1987. Sold as Thessalonica mint, probably because of the officina letter