Pseudo-imperial Solidus in the name of Anastasius I

€194,032.00
IssuerFrankish Kingdom
Year491-511
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyTremissis (476-670)
CompositionGold
Weight4.40 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Belfort#5035; 5038, MEC I#343-348
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC
(Translation: Our lord Anastasius, perpetual august.)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIΛ ΛVCCCΛ COMOB
(Translation: Victory of the August.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (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 -
Catalog ID5079492750
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