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Solidus of Basiliscus and Marcus, Constantinople

Solidus of Basiliscus and Marcus, Constantinople

r. 475-476

Basiliscus

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield. Reverse: Victory standing left holding long cross; in right field a star. CONOB in exergue. Officina (B) at end of legend.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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