Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Basiliscus, 475 – 476
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
475 – 476
Ruler
Basiliscus
(475–476)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.49
Diameter (mm)
20.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 475 to 476. Struck in Gold. Measures 20.9 mm and weighs 4.49 g.
- Obverse
- 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. (Our Lord Basiliscus, Father of the Nation, August)
- Reverse
- 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. (Victory of the Augusts)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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