5 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis, First Large Module Emission, No Officina Letter 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#435394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Є.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Є
Translation: 5
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 varieties exist, but are all based on the base form of “D N ANASTASIVS PP AVG”
The rare issuing lacking an officina letter is a product of the fifth officina. In order to not confuse the people, instead of having two “Є”s, the fifth workshop decided not to place a second one, meaning the denominational mark also serves as the officina letter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 512 to 517 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's currency, which led to the introduction of the nummi, a new coin that replaced the older follis denomination. The 5 nummi coin was a significant denomination during this time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
