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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Anastasius I Dicorus VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 5.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 491-518 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 1¼ Solidi |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, sometimes ☧ (Chi-Rho) to left, star to right, CONOB in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM (or VGVSTRVM)
CONOB
Translation: "The Victory of the Emperor".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Anastasius I Dicorus is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Anastasius I, who ruled from 491 to 518 AD, a period of relative stability following a series of civil wars and barbarian invasions. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's image and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM" (Victory of the Augusti), reflects the empire's renewed focus on the ideals of Roman power and imperial authority. Despite being made of gold, the coin was still used for everyday transactions, highlighting the empire's continued economic vitality and the importance of trade and commerce during this period.
