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© Maison Palombo
Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.43 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 | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star (or, rarely, cross) to right, CONOB (or COИOB) in exergue.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG A
CONOB
Translation:
VICTORIA AVGGG : "The Victory of the Emperor".
A : "1st" officina.
Comment
A further example of this type (DOC I 3i.2, 21 mm, 4.27 g, 7 h):