Anastasios I, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 491-518
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I facing right with spear and shield. Three pellets on breastplate.
DNNST-SIVSPPVC
Reverse
Victory standing and facing left with long cross topped by a staurogram () in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCΘ
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in left field.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I facing right with spear and shield. Three pellets on breastplate.
DNNST-SIVSPPVC
Reverse
Victory standing and facing left with long cross topped by a staurogram () in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCΘ
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in left field.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.38 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 491 – 518 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.22 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Joel Malter, 16 November 1969
Commentary
Variant of DOC 1:8, no. 7i (no. 7i has no pellets on the breastplate). The low weight is due to a small piece having been clipped from the upper edge of the coin.