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Solidus of Anthemius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 467–472
Mint: Milan/Ravenna
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 4.39 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.336
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted bust of Anthemius, facing, head tilted to his left, in military dress, with shield and spear.
DNANTHEMI VSPFAVG
Reverse: Anthemius and Leo diademed, facing, in military dress, holding hands. The one at the right holds a globe surmounted by Victory.
Between their heads a square tablet surmounted by a cross, inscribed: PAX
Around: SALVSREI P V BLICAE In field: R M
In exergue: COMOB
DNANTHEMI VSPFAVG
Reverse: Anthemius and Leo diademed, facing, in military dress, holding hands. The one at the right holds a globe surmounted by Victory.
Between their heads a square tablet surmounted by a cross, inscribed: PAX
Around: SALVSREI P V BLICAE In field: R M
In exergue: COMOB
ProvenanceBy date unknown: anonymous private collection; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935