Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518

Nicomedia; Type M, Small Module

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Nummi = 1 Follis
Year 498 – 518
Ruler Anastasius I Dicorus (491–518)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.3
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Nummi = 1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 9.3 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, with a small cross above front of diadem. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AV(-gvstvs)
"Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large M, cross above, NIC in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
NIC(-omedia) : Nicomedia.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (498-518)  —

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