© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Bust Right ND
| Silver | 4.3 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
COR
Translation: "Glory of the Romans"
Comment
Bust right variant.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 the imperial ideology of the Byzantine Empire during this period.
