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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
20 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia; Type O Δ, Small Module ND
| Copper | 6.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 507-512 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large K, cross to left between N and I, O above, Δ bellow and star to right.
Lettering:
O
N♰I K ✶
Δ
Translation:
NI : "Nicomedia".
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
Comment
Post-reform copper coinage.Small Module (18-22 mm).
Obverse Legend can vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 507 to 512 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's currency and administration. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its copper composition was a common material used for coins in the Byzantine Empire.
