© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia; Type ✶M✶, Star, 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 | 507-512 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (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#297757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large M, cross above, stars on either side and beneath, 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 507 to 512 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's currency and administration. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political themes of the time, and its copper composition was a common material used for coins during this period.
