1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 491 - 518

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One (1) solidus coin, Anastasius I

Description (Brief)

Byzantine Empire, 491 - 518

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Anastasius I wearing a plumed helmet and cuirassed.

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Obverse Text: DN / ANASTA / SIVS / P / F / AVG

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Reverse Image: Winged Victory with long voided cross topped by christogram, with a star located to the left.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGGG / N / CONOB

Date Made: 491 - 518

Maker: Anastasius I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

City: Turkey: İstanbul province, ConstantinopleAssociated Place: Turkey: Hatay, Antioch

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Credit Line: U.S. Mint Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.14937.0025Accession Number: 14937Catalog Number: 14937.0025

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .1 mm x 21 mm; in x 13/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-13ba-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251749

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