491 AD - 518 AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 20 |
SHH 806 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.46 g 19.7-20.4 mm 6:00
o'clock EF D N ANASTA / SIVS P P AVG; cuirassed bust of Anastasius three quarters facing right, wearing diadem and helmet with plume and trefoil ornament; holding spear behind head with right hand and shield ornamented with horseman right, spearing fallen foe. Victoria standing half left, holding long voided cross of rows of dots; to right star; VICTORI / A AVG G G S around. Mint of Constantinopolis. Small + grafiti in left field of obverse. Berk 32; BMC ---; DOC I 3f; SB 3; Thomsen 60 variant |