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Solidus of Anastasios I, Constantinople

Solidus of Anastasios I, Constantinople

r. 491 - 518

Anastasios I

Byzantine

obverse: Bust three-quarters facing wearing helmet with plume, trefoil ornament and diadem the ties of wh show to l, tunic and cuirass. With r. hand holds spear behind head. On l shoulder, shield w device of horseman r spearing fallen foe; reverse: Victory l holding long voided cross; in r field, star

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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