Anastasios I, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 492?-507
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I facing right with spear and shield. Three pellets on breastplate. Helmet with diadem and pendants. Cross in center of diadem.
DNNST-SivSppVC
Reverse
Victory standing and facing left with long cross in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCH
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in right field.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Anastasios I facing right with spear and shield. Three pellets on breastplate. Helmet with diadem and pendants. Cross in center of diadem.
DNNST-SivSppVC
Reverse
Victory standing and facing left with long cross in right hand.
VICTORI-VCCCH
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in right field.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2013.028 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 492? – 507 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Numismatica Ars Classica (Zurich), auction 75, 18 November 2013, no. 454
Commentary
Similar to DOC 1:6, no. 4b, but different obverse die and different officina.