Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I (AD 491-518). Semissis Konstantinopel 491–518 AD - Victoria nach rechts auf Schild und Panzer sitzend

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Gold semissis of Anastasius I (491–518 AD), Constantinople mint, weight 2.24 g, diameter 19 mm, obverse featuring D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG with a diademed, armored bust, reverse showing VICTORIA AVCCC with Victoria seated right on a shield and armour; uncertified.

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Anastasius I. (491–518) Semissis

Obverse: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, diademed, armored and clothed with a paludamentum bust of Anastasius I facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVCCC, Victoria seated to the right on a shield and cuirass and writing XXXX on a shield resting on her knee; to the left a star, to the right a Christogram (☧).
Period of minting: 491–518 AD
Nominal: Semissis
Material: Gold
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.24 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: good to very fine
Notable features: toned
Catalog numbers: Sear 7; DOC 19

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Anastasius I. (491–518) Semissis

Obverse: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, diademed, armored and clothed with a paludamentum bust of Anastasius I facing right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVCCC, Victoria seated to the right on a shield and cuirass and writing XXXX on a shield resting on her knee; to the left a star, to the right a Christogram (☧).
Period of minting: 491–518 AD
Nominal: Semissis
Material: Gold
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.24 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: good to very fine
Notable features: toned
Catalog numbers: Sear 7; DOC 19

Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I’m happy to help.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. Value-added tax is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/period and variation
Konstantinopel 491–518 AD - Victoria nach rechts auf Schild und Panzer sitzend
Ruler
Anastasius I (AD 491-518)
Denomination
Semissis
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
2.24 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Constantinople 491–518 AD – Victoria seated to the right on a shield and armor.
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Objects sold
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