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 holding a 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 with a star located to the right.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGGG / CONOB

Date Made: 491 - 518

Head Of Government: Anastasius I Emperor of ByzantiumMaker: Anastasius I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Byzantine EmpireAssociated Place: Turkey: Hatay, Antioch

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0007.0287Catalog Number: 2002.0007.0287Accession Number: 2002.0007

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: metal, gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 19.05 mm; 1/32 in x 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-9ec6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_947585

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