Byzantine Empire Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 518

GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Bust Right

Obverse Reverse

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) 4.3
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 4.3 g.

Obverse
Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anastasius to right. (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")

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (491-518) 

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