RIC X Basiliscus 1005
Denomination: solidus
Material: av
Authority: basiliscus
Mint: constantinople
Manufacture: struck
Date: 0475 to 0476
Obverse legend: D N bASILIS-C(rev.U)S PP AVG
Obverse: Bust of Basiliscus, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse portrait: basiliscus
Reverse legend: VICTORI-A AVGGG
Reverse: Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross
Reverse portrait: victory