Gold solidus of Anastasius I, Visigoths, AD 491 - AD 527. 2014.44.15

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2014.44.15

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Obverse: DNANASTA SIVSFPAVG - Helmeted, cuirassed bust 3/4 facing, holding shield on l. shoulder and spear in r. hand over r. shoulder
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Reverse: VICTORI AVGGGA; in ex., COIIOB - Victory standing l., holding voided long cross; R in l. field, star and O in r. field

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.45
    • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 491 - AD 527
  • Denomination: solidus
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Locality: Visigoths (uncertain)

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2014.44.15
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Hispanic Society of America 16672
    • Huntington, Archer M.

Subjects

  • Series: Pseudoimperial

Notes

  • Formerly 1001.1.16672

Rights

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