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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1798. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. BASILISCUS and MARCUS. 475-476 AD. AV 
Solidus (4.48 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. 
Estimate $1500 

BASILISCUS and MARCUS. 475-476 AD. AV Solidus 
4.48 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. 
D N BASILISCI-ET MARC P AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, 
cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield.
VICTORI-A AVGGG <font face="SYMBOL">G</font> (officina
letter), Victory standing left, holding long jewelled 
cross; star in right field; CONOB in ex.. RIC X 1025; 
Depeyrot 105/4. EF, a few scuff and scratches. 
Rare. ($1500)

Little is known of Marcus, the eldest son of the 
usurper Basiliscus who lost the 1,100-ship armada 
of Leo I to the Vandals. 

High bid of $2500, $2875 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €2025, £1375, C$3125, A$3250, on June 8, 2005.

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