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Solidus (reverse) with winged Victory holding Cross
Byzantine, Rome
Reign of Theodoric in the name of Anastasius I
A.D. 491–498
Mint: Kingdom of the Ostrogoths, Rome
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 4.39 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.339
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face to right, holding spear and shield.
DNANASTA SIVSPFAVC
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long voided cross, to right, star.
VICTORI AAVCCCA (note there are no crossbars on first two As)
in exergue: COMOB
DNANASTA SIVSPFAVC
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long voided cross, to right, star.
VICTORI AAVCCCA (note there are no crossbars on first two As)
in exergue: COMOB
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)