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Solidus with bust of Anastasius
Byzantine, Constantinople
Early Byzantine Period
A.D. 491–498
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 4.51 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.340
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I three-quarter face to right, holding spear in right hand. On left shoulder shield with device of horseman spearing fallen foe.
DNANASTA SIVSPPAVC
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long voided cross, to right, star.
VICTORI AAVCCCI in exergue: CONOB
DNANASTA SIVSPPAVC
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long voided cross, to right, star.
VICTORI AAVCCCI in exergue: CONOB
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)