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
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 |
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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.