Byzantine Empire Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 518
GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Spear and Shield
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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4
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 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Anastasius, nimbate, standing facing, head left, holding spear and leaning on shield, star to right, COB in exergue. ("Glory of the Romans" "Comes Obryzi")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (491-518) | — |
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