Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518
Constantinopolis; Type M, no Officina Letter, Small Module
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Nummi = 1 Follis
Year
498 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.1
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Nummi = 1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 8.1 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M, cross above, CON in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498-518) CON | — | DOC# 16a (without cross on diadem) | 71% | |
| ND (498-518) CON | — | DOC# 16b (with cross on diadem) | 29% |
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