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1 Solidus In the name of Anastasius I; Reverse legend ending with letter
| Gold | 4.44 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 | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the right and surrounded by legend that ends in a letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI - A AVCCC A
MD
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Costantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins have two aspects to consider: the letter at the end of the reverse legend, and the mark that appears to the left of the winged Victory (the mintmark).Coin with an A and without a mintmark are sometimes said to be struck at Ravenna; however, the majority of the sources say the mint is Rome.
The type with the two dots and with an MD mintmark has only one example known to exist.
The only known example:
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Coins with a Z have the letter appearing after the CONOB, and only three examples are known to exist. Out of those three example, one is in the Tolstoi collection (n. 84) and the other is in the Gabinetto Numismatico Bizantino 17/2 of Turin. While Ravenna has often been attributed as the mint for these pieces, there have been some differing opinions in recent times, citing the mint as Rome.
An example of a coin with the Z:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule under the Western Roman Empire. Despite the empire's decline, the coin still holds significant historical value and is highly sought after by collectors today.
