40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis; Type ✶M♰, Small Module ND
| Copper | 8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 507-512 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#297457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large M, star to left, cross to right and above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
✶M♰
ϵ
CON
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ϵ : "5th" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
Comment
Post-reform copper coinage.Small Module (23-27 mm).
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 taxation system. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its copper material was a common choice for coins in the Byzantine Empire due to its durability and affordability.
