© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
20 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia; Type ✶, 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#297774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large K, cross to left between N and I, star to right.
Lettering: N♰I K ✶
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, which led to the introduction of the nummi, a new coin that replaced the older follis. The nummi was made of copper and had a smaller module than the follis, which made it more practical for everyday transactions. The coin is a rare example of this nummi coinage and is a valuable piece for collectors of Byzantine coins.
