© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 492-507 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anastasius, nimbate, enthroned facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and scepter with globus cruciger. 8-pointed star to left.
Lettering:
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
CONOB
Translation: "Security of the Republic"
Comment
Consular solidus. Constantinopolis, accession to the consulate, in either 492, 497, or 507.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was known for his efforts to reform the empire's economy and military. Despite the challenges of the time, the Solidus remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency, and its design and quality were highly regarded.
