RIC X Basiliscus and Marcus 1024, Solidus, Gold, struck at Constantinople, 475–476 AD. Obverse: bust of basiliscus or marcus, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Reverse: victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field. Weight about 4.4 g.
| mint | Constantinople | weight | 4.45g (2) |
| ruler | Flavius Marcus | diameter | ⌀ (0) |
| denomination | Solidus | axis | ↕ (0) |
| material | Gold | technique | Struck |
| country | Roman Empire | dataset |
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obverse
Bust of Basiliscus or Marcus, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
D N bASILISCI - EƮ MARC P AVG
reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field
VICTORI-A AVGGG
specimens (2)
British Museum
4.43g
British Museum
4.46g