Semissis - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinoplis, Type ⳨ inverted

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 491-518
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Semissis (1/2)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.1 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#6
Obverse description Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) `Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse description Victory seated right on shield and cuirass, inscribing XXXX on shield set on knee, star to left, ⳨ (Rho-Tau) inverted to right, CONOB in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVGGG
(Translation: `The Victory of the Emperor`.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (491-518) - -
Numisquare ID 3076801050
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