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ID:     6898
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Anastasius I
Date Ruled:     AD 491-518
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     A.D. 498 - 518
Diameter:     20.9 mm
Weight:     4.34 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG
Obverse Description:     Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGGG Z
Reverse Description:     Victoria standing left holding cross topped with inverted P (ChiRho), star in left field, CONOB in exergue
Mint Mark:     CONOB
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     SBCV 5
Reference2:     DOC I 7j
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=4320