Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus FELICITER NVbTIIS, Constantinopolis

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 491-518
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#2
Obverse description Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face right, holding spear and shield.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering D N ANASTASIVS PERP AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS PERP(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) `Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse description Anastasius on left and Ariadne on right standing facing, clasping hands, between them Christ standing facing, CONOB in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering FELICITER NVbTIIS CONOB
(Translation: `Happy Wedding`)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (491-518) - -
Numisquare ID 9677540040
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