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40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia; Type M, Small Module ND
| Copper | 9.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 498-507 |
| Value | 40 Nummi = 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large M, cross above, NIC in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
M
NIC
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
NIC(-omedia) : 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 491 to 518 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 of the Byzantine state during this time period.
