Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518
Constantinopolis; Type ✶M☾, Small Module
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
498 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 8 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, star to left, crescent to right, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ϵ : "5th" officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498-518) CON ϵ | — | 5th Officina |
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