Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus (CLO RORVST P P AR; Thessalonica) ND (491-518) front Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus (CLO RORVST P P AR; Thessalonica) ND (491-518) back
Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus (CLO RORVST P P AR; Thessalonica) ND (491-518) photo
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Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus CLO RORVST P P AR; Thessalonica ND

 
Silver 4.28 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
491-518
Value
1 Miliarense = 2 Siliqua = 1⁄12 Solidus Nomisma
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.28 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297592
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Anastasius, militarily dressed, standing on the left, holding a long haste in her right hand and leaning with her left hand on a shield.

Lettering:
CLO RORVST P P AR
THS(OB)

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 he held during his reign.