10 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis; First Large Module Emission ND
| Copper | 4.54 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 512-517 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.54 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#435327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend preceded by officina letter around large I surmounted by cross, CON in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD
I
CON
Unabridged legend:
CONCORDIA
I
CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Translation:
Concord
10
Constantinople
Comment
Second reform large module coinage. From the first primary emission (512-517) denoted by a lack of pellets.
The first primary emission began with the reform of the monetary system in 512 and ended with the beginning of the new indictional cycle on the 1st of September 517.
The decanummia of the second reform were struck to a theoretical weight standard of 4.54g or 1/72nd of a Roman pound.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child on the other. This highlights the influence of Christianity during the Byzantine Empire and the importance of religious symbols in the empire's currency.
