BASILISCUS. 475-476 AD. AV Solidus (4.50 gm). Constantinople mint. D N bASILIS-CVS P P AVG, diademed and helmeted three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over right shoulder and shield with horseman motif on left arm / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; star in right field; CONOB. RIC X 1003; DOCLR 607; MIRB 1a; Depeyrot 101/1. EF. Scarce. ($1000) From the Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection. Ex Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland Auktion 5 (21-22 October 1999), lot 529. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2241. Lot sold for $725, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.