© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
5 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Antioch, First Large Module Emission, Second Type ND
| Copper | 2.27 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 512-517 |
| Value | Pentanummium = 5 Nummi (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#435404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Є, officina letter to right between A N
Script: Greek
Lettering: Є A N
Unabridged legend: Є ANTIOXIA
Translation: 5, Antioch
Comment
Second reform large module coinage. From the first primary emission (512-517) denoted by a lack of pellets.
The first primary emission began with the reform of the monetary system in 512 and ended with the beginning of the new indictional cycle on the 1st of September 517.
The pentanummia of the second reform were struck to a theoretical weight standard of 2.27g or 1/144th of a Roman pound.
Legend for the obverse varieties exist, but are all based on the base form of “D N ANASTASIVS PP AVG”
On the reverse the places of A and N may sometimes be switched.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was part of a large module emission, which was a significant change in the Byzantine Empire's monetary policy, aimed at stabilizing the currency and controlling inflation.
