HoardBaseSear 2
Anastasius I · Solidus · 491 - 518 CE
Date491 - 518 CE
AuthorityAnastasius I
PortraitAnastasius I and Ariadne
DenominationSolidus
MaterialGold
MintConstantinople
Obverse LegendD N ANASTASIVS PERP AVG
Obverse TypeHelmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face to right, holding spear and shield.
Reverse LegendFELICITER NVBTIIS
Reverse TypeAnastasius, on left, and Ariadne, on right, standing facing, clasping hands; between them Christ standing facing.
RarityReferred to by Sear as extremely rare.
Reverse ExergueCONOB
Sear Number2
Source Page40
References
D.O. 2. B.M.C.—. T.—. R.—. B.N., p.17. M.I.B. 2.
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