1 Semissis In the name of Anastasius I, Rome

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 493-526
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Semissis = 3⁄2 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.20 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N ANASTA - SIVS PF AVG
(Translation: Our Lord, Anastasius, perpetual August)
Reverse description Winged Victory seated while writing on shield and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AGVSTORVM VOTVMLX COMOB
(Translation: Victory of the August / Constantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (493-526) - -
Numisquare ID 2798810970
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