Lot no. 244
BYZANTINE EMPIRE - BYZANTINE
Anastasius II Artemius (713-715). Solidus ND, Constantinople, 4th officina.
Av D N APTEM[IYS ANA]STASIYS MYL. Frontal bust of Anastasius II, with short beard, wearing stemma, wearing chlamydia, holding cruciger globe in right hand and akakia in left hand.
Rv. VICTORIA - AVGY (office) / CONOB. Cross pattée posed on three degrees.
BC.1463 - Sommer 19.1 ; Gold - 4,48 g - 19 mm - 6 h
NGC MS 4/5 4/5 (6641392-005).
The strike is barely off-centre upwards on the right. With its original lustre and a very fine bust of this high official chosen by the Senate to succeed Philippicus. Almost Fleur de coin.
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