Solidus in the name of Basiliscus

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Italy (Rome)
King Odovacar (476-493)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 476
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (476-493)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.34 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
153499

Obverse

Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D N BASILIS CVS VV AVC

Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Basiliscus Perpetuus Augustus

Translation: Our Lord, Basiliscus, perpetual August.

Reverse

Winged Victory facing left while holding cross, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORI A AVCCC S
CONOR

Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustus
Constantinopolis

Translation:
Victory of the August.
Constantinople.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (476) 

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