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ROMAN EMPIRE. Basiliscus and Marcus. Gold Solidus, AD 475-476. Constantinople. Obv: D N bASILISCI EƮ MARC P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: SALVS REIPVBLICAE A, Basiliscus and Marcus seated facing on double throne, each nimbate, holding mappa and globus; cross in field between, star above, CONOB in exergue. Good Very Fine. Very Rare with this officina. From the Euclidean Collection (collector's ticket included). Reference: RIC X-1022; Depeyrot-104/1; CNG 115, 745 (same dies). Weight: 3.35g. Diameter: 19mm. Die Axis: 7h.