Frankish Kingdom Pseudo-imperial Solidus in the name of Anastasius I, 491 – 511
Information
Country
Frankish Kingdom
Frankish Kingdom
Currency
Tremissis
(476 – 670)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pseudo-imperial Solidus in the name of Anastasius
Year
491 – 511
Ruler
Clovis I
(481–511)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pseudo-imperial Solidus in the name of Anastasius from Frankish Kingdom. Issued from 491 to 511. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left. (Our lord Anastasius, perpetual august.)
- Reverse
- Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right. (Victory of the August.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (491-511) | — | (fr) D N ΛNΛSTΛSIVC PP ΛVC | ||
| ND (491-511) | — | (fr) D N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC | ||
| ND (491-511) | — | (fr) D N ΛSTΛSIC PP ΛVC | ||
| ND (491-511) | — | (fr) N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC | ||
| ND (491-511) | — | (fr) Ͻ N ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PF ΛVC |
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