Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) solidus coin, Anastasius I
- Byzantine Empire, 491 - 518
- Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Anastasius I wearing a plumed helmet and cuirassed.
- Obverse Text: DN / ANASTA / SIVS / P / F / AVG
- Reverse Image: Winged Victory with long voided cross with a star located to the right.
- Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGGG N/ CONOB
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- head of government
- Anastasius I Emperor of Byzantium
- maker
- Anastasius I Emperor of Byzantium
- date made
- 491 - 518
- period of administration
- 0491 - 0518
- Credit Line
- Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
- Physical Description
- gold (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: .12 cm x 1.99 cm; 1/16 in x 25/32 in
- Object Name
- coin
