Anastasius I. 491-518. Æ Follis (29.5mm, 16.23 g, 7h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Constantinople mint, circa 512-517. Near VF.

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Lot: 486. Estimated: $ 75

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Anastasius I. 491-518. Æ Follis (29.5mm, 16.23 g, 7h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Constantinople mint, circa 512-517. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large M, cross above; stars flanking; A below; CON. Cf. DOC 23a (all references for official issue); cf. MIBE 27; cf. SB 19. Green-red and earthen brown patina, smoothing. Near VF.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XIX.3 (Third Quarter 1994), no. 576.


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 11:21:40 ET.

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