Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518
Antioch; Type ♰M♰
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
498 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.8
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 34 mm and weighs 16.8 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, with cross above front of diadem. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M, cross on either side and above, officina letter beneath, ANTX in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). A : "1st" officina ANTX : "Antioch")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498-518) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (498-518) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (498-518) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (498-518) Δ | — | 4th officina |
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