1 Solidus Byzantine Empire (330-1453) Gold Anastasius I (430-518)

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Denomination:

1 Solidus

Metal:

Gold

State:

Byzantine Empire (330-1453)

Issue year(s):

491-498

Person:

Anastasius I (430-518)

Anastasius, AV Solidus, 491-498, Constantinople, Officina 5

D N ANASTA_SIVS P P AVG

Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, spear in right hand over
shoulder, shield decorated with horseman in left

VICTORI_A AVGGG E

Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross surmounted by inverted
Christogram resting on ground in
right hand

in left field

CONOB in exergue

21mm x 22mm, 4.47g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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