| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 280 Price realized: 1,200 EUR (Approx. 1,300 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Basiliscus AD 475-476. Mediolanum Tremissis AV 14 mm, 1,35 g D N BASILISCVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust right /COMOB, cross within wreath. Very Fine RIC 3315. Basiliscus, a usurper Roman Emperor, reigned in the years 475 and 476. He was the brother of Empress Verina and brother-in-law to Emperor Leo I. Basiliscus served as consul in 465 and played a role in the unsuccessful campaign against the Vandal king Genseric in 468. Later sources criticize him for either betrayal or failure during this expedition. In 474, discontent with Emperor Zeno's disputed legitimacy led to a conspiracy, orchestrated, according to some accounts, by Basiliscus's sister, Verina. Zeno, forewarned of the plot, fled Constantinople on January 9, 475. The next day, with Senate approval, Basiliscus assumed the imperial throne. He received co-emperor recognition from Romulus Augustulus, another usurper in Italy. Zeno, returning with a formidable army in 476, found dissatisfaction among Basiliscus's troops due to mismanagement and religious policies. With the involvement of generals Illus and Armatus, Zeno regained control in July or early August 476. Basiliscus's fate is uncertain, with some sources claiming he sought refuge in a church but eventually surrendered to Zeno. Whether true or not, Basiliscus met his end, and Zeno resumed rule in Constantinople. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 279 Price realized: 650 EUR (Approx. 704 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Basiliscus AD 475-476. Constantinople Solidus AV 21 mm, 4,35 g D N bASILISCЧS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine, sratches RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 384 Price realized: 150 EUR (Approx. 162 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Theodosius II AD 402-450. Possibly a barbaric imitation Tremissis AV 14 mm, 1,17 g D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing to front, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; in r. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. Very Fine RIC –, cf. 273. MIRB –. Depeyrot –. Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 392 Price realized: 600 EUR (Approx. 647 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Basiliscus AD 475-476. Constantinople Solidus AV 20 mm, 4,38 g D N bASILISCЧS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine, Graffiti on the obreverse RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Basiliscus, a usurper Roman Emperor, reigned in the years 475 and 476. He was the brother of Empress Verina and brother-in-law to Emperor Leo I. Basiliscus served as consul in 465 and played a role in the unsuccessful campaign against the Vandal king Genseric in 468. Later sources criticize him for either betrayal or failure during this expedition. In 474, discontent with Emperor Zeno's disputed legitimacy led to a conspiracy, orchestrated, according to some accounts, by Basiliscus's sister, Verina. Zeno, forewarned of the plot, fled Constantinople on January 9, 475. The next day, with Senate approval, Basiliscus assumed the imperial throne. He received co-emperor recognition from Romulus Augustulus, another usurper in Italy. Zeno, returning with a formidable army in 476, found dissatisfaction among Basiliscus's troops due to mismanagement and religious policies. With the involvement of generals Illus and Armatus, Zeno regained control in July or early August 476. Basiliscus's fate is uncertain, with some sources claiming he sought refuge in a church but eventually surrendered to Zeno. Whether true or not, Basiliscus met his end, and Zeno resumed rule in Constantinople. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 611 Price realized: 550 EUR (Approx. 597 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Basiliscus AD 475-476. Constantinople Solidus AV 21 mm, 4,34 g D N bASILISCЧS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 70 Price realized: 550 EUR (Approx. 605 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Theodosius II AD 402-450. Constantinople Solidus AV 21 mm, 4,44 g D N THEODOSIVS•P•F•AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / IMP•XXXXII•COS•XVII•P•P•, Constantinopolis seated to left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, foot on prow, shield by throne; star in left field, COMOB in exergue. very fine RIC X 300; Depeyrot 84/1. Theodosius II, known as Flavius Theodosius, was a prominent Roman Emperor who reigned over the Eastern Roman Empire, which would later become the Byzantine Empire, from AD 408 to 450. His ascent to the throne was unique, as he took on the mantle of leadership at the young age of 7 following the death of his father, Emperor Arcadius. Due to his youth, Theodosius II was placed under the guardianship of various regents during the early years of his reign. What sets Theodosius II apart in history is the remarkable length of his rule, spanning over four decades. Throughout his reign, he heavily relied on the counsel and guidance of advisors and regents, especially during his formative years as a ruler. One of his most enduring contributions was the construction of the famous Theodosian Walls that fortified the city of Constantinople, the Byzantine capital. These formidable defenses played a pivotal role in safeguarding the city from numerous external threats, including barbarian invasions. Theodosius II was a devout Christian, and he actively supported the Nicene Creed, an important doctrine of Christian orthodoxy. He also played a significant role in ecclesiastical matters, such as the convocation of the Council of Ephesus in 431, aimed at addressing theological controversies of the time. His reign also saw the initiation of efforts to compile and organize Roman laws, resulting in the creation of the Theodosian Code. This legal code became a vital source of Roman law for both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires, as well as for medieval Europe. In terms of relations with the Western Roman Empire, Theodosius II had a complex connection with his counterpart, Emperor Honorius. The Western Empire was grappling with internal strife and external threats, notably the Visigothic and Vandal invasions. Theodosius II provided limited assistance to Honorius, reflecting the challenges faced by both empires during this period. Theodosius II's reign came to an unfortunate end in 450 AD due to a riding accident. He was succeeded by Marcian, who was married to Theodosius II's sister Pulcheria. Theodosius II's long and relatively stable rule played a crucial role in preserving the Eastern Roman Empire during a time of considerable external pressures and internal complexities. His legacy endures through his significant contributions to law, fortifications, and the Christian tradition of the Byzantine Empire. Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
