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Solidus of Anastasius I
Byzantine
Early Byzantine Period
A.D. 491–498
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 4.42 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Edward Jackson Holmes Collection—Bequest of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number65.277
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I three-quarter face to right, holding spear and shield.
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
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Edward Jackson Holmes (1873-1950) Collection; 1932-1941 and 1949-1965: lent by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA; 1965: bequest of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA, March 10, 1965