Byzantine Empire Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 518
GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Bust Left
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus
Year
491 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.39
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 491 to 518. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.39 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anastasius to left. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Emperor, nimbate and in military dress, standing facing, with his head turned to left, raising his right hand and holding globus in his left; to right, below globus, star. (Glory of the Romans Comes Obryzi)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (491-518) | — | Constantinopolis |
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