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Empire of the Romans Gold Solidus of Zeno (minted in Constantinople sometime between 476 and 491):

 

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Basiliscus, a loser whose claim to fame was that his time on the throne matched nearly month for month that of Romulus Augustus, the last Roman emperor.

The short reign makes his coins fairly rare and costly.

Rasiel

 

Late to the game....Beautifull solidi!

I have around 75 of these/ here is #1

Western Roman Empire
AV Solidus ND (350/51AD)
Siscia Mint
Emperor Constantius II 337-61AD
acquired Triton VI

 

One of my main coin collecting goals is to acquire a quality Gold Aureus (preferably of Diocletian) or Solidus (preferably of Julian the Apostate) from the Siscia mint.

Anyway, if anyone is interested in acquiring a Solidus like panzerman's in the post above, one is available for direct sale here: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/cg...scia_340350_22mm_443g_6h/1992169/Default.aspx

 

That coin ain't worth half the asking price.

Rasiel

 

The CGBfr example has stars on exergue/ the CNG (mine) no stars. The one for sale is NOT MS/ looks FINE/VF.
John

PS: Here is another one of mine...acquired from GIN/ MA-shops 6900E
ex: Ars Classica 2006/ Barry Fierstein collection
WEstern Roman Empire
AV Solidus ND (350/53) AD
Aquiliea Mint
Magnentius 350-54AD

 

I agree, but I regularly see people pay (much) more for coins in worse condition, so I posted it anyway.

 

Actually that price would be a "steal" if coin offered was true mint state. It was at best Very Fine. Compare it to mine from Triton VI which was graded MS/FDC.

 

Style choice or coincidental placement of the foot?

I don't know but it looks cool.

 

Western Roman Empire
AV Solidus ND
Rome Mint
Libius Severus III 361-65

Got this rare one from Olso Auction for 4K

 

Oh wow lovely!