Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518
CONCORDI; Constantinopolis; Small Module
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
498 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Legend around large I, often with pellets on either side, or with only one pellet to right, officina letter right (A, B or Δ) or left (B or Є). (CONCORDI(-a) : "In Harmony" I : "10" nummi (= decanummium) A : "1st" officina.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498-518) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (498-518) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (498-518) Δ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (498-518) Є | — | 5th officina |
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