Solidus of Anastasius I SB5

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DOC:vol.I.pl.I,7e
Ruler:Anastasius I (491-518)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Solidus
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Anastasius I. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint.
AV: DN ANASTASIVS PPAVG Emperor, helmeted and cuirassed bust, facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
RV: VICTORIA AVGGG Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed P, star in left field.
DOC vol.I.pl.I,7e
Avers:DN ANASTASIVS PPAVG
Avers description:Emperor, helmeted and cuirassed bust, facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
Revers:VICTORIA AVGGG
Revers description:Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed P, star in left field.
Mintmark:CONOB
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