Byzantine Empire Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 518

FELICITER NVbTIIS; Constantinopolis

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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 Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.4
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 4.4 g.

Obverse
Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face right, holding spear and shield. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS PERP(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Anastasius on left and Ariadne on right standing facing, clasping hands, between them Christ standing facing, CONOB in exergue. ("Happy Wedding")

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (491-518) 

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