© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Solidus In the name of Anastasius I; Reverse legend ending with christogram
| Gold | 4.36 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Theoderic the Great (490-526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 491-518 |
| Value | 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the right and surrounded by legend that ends in a christogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI - A AVCCC
COMOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Costantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is possibly one of the first issues struck at Rome, and only five examples are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Anastasius I, who was the Roman Emperor from 491 to 518 AD. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse, while the reverse features a Christian cross and the ending of the legend with a christogram, which is a symbol representing Christ. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Christian numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
