Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518
Antioch; Type AN/XT
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
498 – 518
Ruler
Anastasius I Dicorus
(491–518)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.3
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7.3 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 K, cross to left dividing AN above and XT bellow, officina letter to right. (ANXT : "Antioch". K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis). Δ : "4th" officina.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498-518) Δ | — | 4th officina |
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