© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
10 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis; Second Small Module Emission ND
| Copper | 2.27 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 507-512 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend around large I, one or two pellets around I, officina letter to left or right.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD(I)
I
Unabridged legend:
CONCORDIA
I
Translation:
Concord
10
Comment
Second reform small module coinage. From the second primary emission (507-512).
The second primary emission began with the beginning of the new indictional cycle on the 1st of September 507 and ended with the reform of the monetary system in 512.
The decanummia of the first reform were struck to a theoretical weight standard of 2.27g or 1/144th of a Roman pound.
Legend for the obverse varieties exist, but are all based on the base form of “D N ANASTASIVS PP AVG”
On the reverse both “CONCORD” and “CONCORDIA” are attested.
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 an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during this period.
