Byzantine Empire Nummus - Anastasius I Dicorus, 491 – 498
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Nummus
Year
491 – 498
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Nummus from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 491 to 498. Struck in Copper. Measures 10 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANAS(-tasivs) "Our Lord Anastasius")
- Reverse
- Monogram of Anastasius in wreath or circle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (491-498) | — | 40% | ||
| ND (491-498) | — | no legend | 60% |
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