1 Semissis In the name of Anastasius I, Rome

€1.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year493-526
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Semissis = 3⁄2 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionGold
Weight2.20 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ANASTA - SIVS PF AVG
(Translation: Our Lord, Anastasius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionWinged Victory seated while writing on shield and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AGVSTORVM VOTVMLX COMOB
(Translation: Victory of the August / Constantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (493-526)  - -
Catalog ID2798810970
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