© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia; Type ✶M✶, Officina Letter, Large Module ND
| Copper | 17.2 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 512-518 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large M between two stars, cross above, officina letter beneath, NIKOMI in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
✶M✶
A
NIKOMI
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
A : "1st" officina.
NIKOMI : Nicomedia.
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 518 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Byzantine government and economy. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political ideals of the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
