Anastasius I - AV Solidus
Obverse
Name/Title
Anastasius I - AV SolidusEntry/Object ID
C2020-BZ22-681Collection
ByzantineMintage
Mint
ConstantinopleMint Mark
[CO]NOBDate made
498 CE - 518 CETime Period
ByzantinePlace of Origin
City
ConstantinopleManufacture Method
StruckCoin Details
Obverse
Description
Bust of Anastasius I helmeted and diademed, draped and cuirassed, 3/4 facing, holding spear behind head in right hand and shield on left shoulder; on shield, horseman advancing right, spearing fallen enemy.Transcription
[D N ANASTA]-SIVS P P AV(C)Translation
Our Lord Anastasius Father of the Fatherland AugustusReverse
Description
Victory, draped, standing left, holding staff bearing reversed crossed Rho; to left, star; at end of inscription, [Θ]; [CO]NOB in exergue.Transcription
VICTORI-A AVCCCTranslation
Victory of the AugustiIssuing Authority
Anastasius IDenomination
AV SolidusEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
BosporusCulture/Tribe
Byzantine