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Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Bust Left ND
| Silver | 4.39 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor, nimbate and in military dress, standing facing, with his head turned to left, raising his right hand and holding globus in his left; to right, below globus, star.
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
COB
Translation:
Glory of the Romans
Comes Obryzi
Comment
There is a bust right variant.The coin in the main image (21 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h, Nearly Extremely Fine):
◦ From the From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Hirsch 279-280, 8 February 2012, 4884;
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction 19, 17 November 2019, Lot 402. Sold for 6,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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, including the bust of the emperor and the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM," reflects the influence of Roman culture and tradition on the Byzantine Empire.
