Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis, Type ⳨ inverted

€95,450.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year491-518
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Solidus
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionGold
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#5, Fr#63
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust, three-quarters facing to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N ANASTASIV(S) P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) `Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing left, holding staff surmounted by ⳨ (Rho-Tau) inverted, star in left field, legend followed by officina letter, CONOB in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGGG B CONOB
(Translation: VICTORIA AVGGG : `The Victory of the Emperor`. B : `2th` officina.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (491-518) A - 1st officina -
ND (491-518) B - 2nd officina -
ND (491-518) H - 8th officina -
ND (491-518) I - 10th officina -
ND (491-518) S - 6th officina -
ND (491-518) Z - 7th officina -
ND (491-518) Γ - 3rd officina -
ND (491-518) Δ - 4th officina -
ND (491-518) Θ - 9th officina -
ND (491-518) Є - 5th officina -
Catalog ID7154340880
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