Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Spear and Shield) ND (491-518) front Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Spear and Shield) ND (491-518) back
Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Spear and Shield) ND (491-518) photo
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Miliarense - Anastasius I Dicorus GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis; Spear and Shield ND

 
Silver 4 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 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297583
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Anastasius, nimbate, standing facing, head left, holding spear and leaning on shield, star to right, COB in exergue.

Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
COB

Translation:
"Glory of the Romans"
"Comes Obryzi"

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, which includes a spear and shield, reflects the military themes that were common in Byzantine art during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively small weight of 4 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.