1 Solidus In the name of Anastasius I, Reverse legend ending with christogram

€1.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year491-518
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionGold
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#113, BMC Vandal#62, MIB I#6, Metlich#4, Kraus#6
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ANASTA - SIVS PF AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Anastasius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Anastasius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionWinged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the right and surrounded by legend that ends in a christogram.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI - A AVCCC COMOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Costantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (491-518)  - Struck in Rome -
Catalog ID6705011980
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