Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus FELICITER NVbTIIS; Constantinopolis
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 491 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 297572 |
| References | BCV# 2 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face right, holding spear and shield.
Lettering: D N ANASTASIVS PERP AVG
Translation:
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.
Lettering:
FELICITER NVbTIIS
CONOB
Translation: "Happy Wedding"
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)Comments
Extremely rare.
See also
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Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis)
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Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus (SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis)
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Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis; Type ☧ inverted)
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Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis; Type ⳨ inverted)
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Aureus - Anastasius I Dicorus (VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (491) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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