Anastasios I, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 491
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I with spear and shield. Five pellets on breastplate. Helmet with diadem and pendants. Graffito in right field.
DNNSTS-IVSTRPVC
Reverse
Victory standing and facing left with long cross in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCI
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in right field.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I with spear and shield. Five pellets on breastplate. Helmet with diadem and pendants. Graffito in right field.
DNNSTS-IVSTRPVC
Reverse
Victory standing and facing left with long cross in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCI
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in right field.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2002.3 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 491 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Baldwin’s, 23 March 2002
Commentary
Note that this coin, as well as DOC 1:6, nos. 3j, 4a, and 4b, is an earlier issue dated to 491. All of these are inscribed TERP or PERP following the emperor’s name. Simon Bendall believes that TERP is a die engraver’s error.
MIBE 82, no. 3b (same obverse die; no officina).