Anastasius; AE Pentanummium, Antioch
Description:
Anastasius (491 - 518 AD). AE Pentanummium, Antioch mint. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, c/m: ??? / Large E, AΔN (N retrograde) right.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,74 g
Grade:
F/VF
Attribution:
DOC 49d
Commentary:
scarce; olive patina
History:
Anastasius was strongly Monophysite, as oposed to Chalcedonian Christianity, a branch considered a heresy by Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Churches.
Article Number:
039-05-04-41652