Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus FELICITER NVbTIIS; Constantinopolis ND
491 year| Gold | 4.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#297572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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"
Comment
Extremely rare.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus (FELICITER NVbTIIS; Constantinopolis) ND (491) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during Anastasius' reign from 491 to 518 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Byzantine Empire. The use of religious imagery on coins was a common practice during this time period and reflects the importance of Christianity in Byzantine society.
