Lead Seal of Anastasius I, 491–518. 1994.51.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1994.51.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 1

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.22
    • Diameter (in mm): 18

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Seal
  • Date Range: 491 - 518
  • Material: Lead

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: DNANASTAS IOPERPAVC
    • Type: Bust of Anastasius I, beardless, facing; wearing crown (with cross, row of pearls and pendants), divitision and chlamys which is fastened with a fibula over the r. shoulder. Border of dots

  • Reverse

    • Type: Victory, standing to front on globe, poised on r. foot, looking l.; wears long chiton and holds wreath in either hand. Border of dots.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1994.51.1
  • Lot: 1994.51
  • Department: Byzantine
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Lindgren no. 15

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States