Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518
CONCORDIA; Antioch; Large Module
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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)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, cross above head. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) A(-ugvstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- L (= Γ officina letter) + Legend (outwardly and anti-clockwise) around large I surmounted by cross, usually with pellets on either side, ANTX in exergue. (L : "3rd" officina. CONCORDIA : "In Harmony". I : "10" nummi (= decanummium). ANTX : "Antioch".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498-518) L | — | 3rd officina |
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