Byzantine Empire Aureus - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 498
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aureus
Year
491 – 498
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aureus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 491 to 498. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 5.34 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, sometimes ☧ (Chi-Rho) to left, star to right, CONOB in exergue. ("The Victory of the Emperor".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (491-498) | — |
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