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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.185
People
Basiliscus, Roman (r. 475-476)
Title
Solidus of Basiliscus, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
475-476 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196500

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.49 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
solidus
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: DNbASILIS CHSPPAVC
  • inscription: reverse: VICTORI AAVCCC
    in ex: CONOB
  • Obverse Inscription: DN bASILIS-CUS PP AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: VICTORI-A AVGGGH

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC X, 1003, p. 301; LRC 611

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.185
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield.
Reverse: Victory standing left holding long jeweled cross; in right field, a star. Officina (H) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

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