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

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 491-518
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.37 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#cf. 4, MIB I#131, Metlich#15, Kraus#cf. 4, Ulrich-Ban#195
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N ANASTA - SIVS PF AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Anastasius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Anastasius, perpetual August)
Reverse description Winged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the right and surrounded by legend that ends in a monogram.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORI - A AVCCC RM CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Costantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (491-518) - Struck in Ravenna -
ND (491-518) MD - Struck in Mediolanum/Milan -
ND (491-518) RM - Struck in Rome -
ND (491-518) RV - Struck in Ravenna -
Numisquare ID 6086400440
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