Byzantine Empire Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 518
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus
Year
491 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.43
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 491 to 518. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.43 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face to right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star (or, rarely, cross) to right, CONOB (or COИOB) in exergue. (VICTORIA AVGGG : "The Victory of the Emperor". A : "1st" officina.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (491-518) | — | No pellets on breast plate; DOC I 3g | ||
| ND (491-518) | — | No pellets on breast plate; DOC I 3i.1 | ||
| ND (491-518) | — | PERP for PP; DOC I 3j | ||
| ND (491-518) | — | Vertical strokes instead of pellets; DOC I 3i.4 | ||
| ND (491-518) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (491-518) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (491-518) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (491-518) I | — | 10 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 |
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