Byzantine Empire Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus, 507
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus
Year
507
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.47
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus from Byzantine Empire. Issued in 507. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.47 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust left, wearing consular robes, and holding mappa and cruciform sceptre. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Anastasius, nimbate, enthroned facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and scepter with globus cruciger. 8-pointed star to left. ("Security of the Republic")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (507) | — | Constantinopolis |
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