Pseudo-imperial Solidus in the name of Anastasius I

Issuer Frankish Kingdom
Year 491-511
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Tremissis (476-670)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.40 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Belfort#5035; 5038, MEC I#343-348
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC
(Translation: Our lord Anastasius, perpetual august.)
Reverse description Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIΛ ΛVCCCΛ COMOB
(Translation: Victory of the August.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (491-511) - (fr) D N ΛNΛSTΛSIVC PP ΛVC -
ND (491-511) - (fr) D N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC -
ND (491-511) - (fr) D N ΛSTΛSIC PP ΛVC -
ND (491-511) - (fr) N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC -
ND (491-511) - (fr) Ͻ N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PF ΛVC -
Numisquare ID 5079492750
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