Solidus - Basiliscus VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 475-476
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.49 g
Diameter 20.9 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#1003, OCRE#ric.10.bas_e.1003
Obverse description Bust of Basiliscus facing, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and over left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N bASILICμS P P AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Basiliscus, Father of the Nation, August)
Reverse description Winged Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross with right hand; in right field, a star. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVGGG Γ ⭑ CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augusts)
Edge
Mint CONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
Mintage ND (475-476) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 5th officina (ε) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (475-476) CONOB - 9th officina (θ) -
Numisquare ID 1070917420
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