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Solidus - Anastasius I Dicorus VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis; Type ☧ inverted ND
507 year| Gold | 4.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 507 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by ☧ (Chi-Rho) inverted, star to left, legend followed by officina letter, CONOB in exergue.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG Δ
CONOB
Translation:
VICTORIA AVGGG : "The Victory of the Emperor".
Δ : "4th" officina.
Edge
Lettering: Γ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inverted Type ☧, which is a rare variation in Byzantine coinage. The Type ☧ is a symbol of the Byzantine Empire and is typically depicted upright, so the inverted version on this coin is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
