Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2



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                        Lot: 489

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                        ROMAN EMPIRE: Basiliscus & Marcus. Autumn AD 475-August 
                        AD 476. AV solidus (4.38 gm).

                        ROMAN EMPIRE. Basiliscus and Marcus (autumn AD 
                        475-August AD 476). Gold solidus (4.38 gm). 
                        Constantinople. D N bASILISCI ET MARC P AVC, helmeted, 
                        cuirassed bust of emperor three-quarters right, holding 
                        spear over right shoulder, shield on left shoulder / 
                        SALVS REI PVBLICAE D, Basilicus left, Marcus right, 
                        nimbate, seated facing; each holding a globe with cross; 
                        cross between them, star above cross; CONOB in exergue. 
                        RIC 1024. DO 621. Berk 21. Wonderful obverse; reverse 
                        legend doublestruck on right side. Mint state 
                        Estimated Value: $ 4,000 




...Sold for $4,750 USD [ approx 3610 EUR, 2517.5 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).