© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Antioch; Type ♰M♰ ND
| Copper | 16.8 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 512-517 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large M, cross on either side and above, officina letter beneath, ANTX in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
♰M♰
A
ANTX
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
A : "1st" officina
ANTX : "Antioch"
Comment
Post-reform copper coinage.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 512 to 517 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's government and economy. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's image and the power he held during his reign.
