Exceptional example of this Anastasius Solidus, graded NGC choice uncirculated. Struck during the reign of Emperor Anastasius I, this solidus presents the emperor's bust in military garb with a helmet, spear in hand, and a shield decorated with a horseman motif.
The reverse features an early rendition of an angel, Victoria, the goddess of victory. She is the Roman version of the Greek Nike frequently seen on early Greek coinage. Victory is seen holding a long jeweled cross with a star in the right field on the reverse as Christianity became prominent in the late Roman/Byzantine empire.
Absolutely stunning choice uncirculated example with with a 5/5 strike and strong flashy luster. The coin’s fabric and iconography combining imperial portraiture with Christian symbolism illustrate the empire’s efforts to assert legitimacy amid internal revolts and Gothic pressures, while its gold content and consistent weight underscore the solidus’s enduring role as a stable medium of high-value exchange across the Mediterranean economy.
Exceptional example of this Anastasius Solidus, graded NGC choice uncirculated. Struck during the reign of Emperor Anastasius I, this solidus presents the emperor's bust in military garb with a helmet, spear in hand, and a shield decorated with a horseman motif.
The reverse features an early rendition of an angel, Victoria, the goddess of victory. She is the Roman version of the Greek Nike frequently seen on early Greek coinage. Victory is seen holding a long jeweled cross with a star in the right field on the reverse as Christianity became prominent in the late Roman/Byzantine empire.
Absolutely stunning choice uncirculated example with with a 5/5 strike and strong flashy luster. The coin’s fabric and iconography combining imperial portraiture with Christian symbolism illustrate the empire’s efforts to assert legitimacy amid internal revolts and Gothic pressures, while its gold content and consistent weight underscore the solidus’s enduring role as a stable medium of high-value exchange across the Mediterranean economy.
