Anastasios I, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 491
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I wearing helmet with diadem with pendants. Spear in right hand, shield on left shoulder. Five pellets on breastplate. Faint graffito in right field.
DNNSTS-IVSTRPVC
Reverse
Victory standing facing left with long cross in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCB
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in field right.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I wearing helmet with diadem with pendants. Spear in right hand, shield on left shoulder. Five pellets on breastplate. Faint graffito in right field.
DNNSTS-IVSTRPVC
Reverse
Victory standing facing left with long cross in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCB
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in field right.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2013.027 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 491 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Numismatica Ars Classica (Zurich), auction 75, 18 November 2013, no. 452
Commentary
This coin comes from the Jericho hoard, a lot of coins bought from a Jericho dealer by an Austrian collector from Carinthia. Circumstances of the find are unknown. This group of coins were later auctioned at Rauch, 12 May 1973, nos. 663–84. (Information by W. Hahn email to C. Morrisson, November 2013.)
MIBE 82, no. 3a4.