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Nummus - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 1.13 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 491-518 |
| Value | 1 Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Greek monogram of Anastasius within border.
Comment
During the first reform period of 498-512 AD, the denomination was revalued at 5 nummi, and during the second reform period of 512-518 at 2.5 nummi as it weighed half that of the 5 nummus piece at 1.13g or 1/288th of a Roman pound.
Legend varieties exist, but are all based on the base form of “D N ANASTASIVS PP AVG”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Anastasius I Dicorus (Constantinopolis) ND (491-518) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during a time of religious controversy in the Byzantine Empire, with Anastasius I supporting the Monophysite Christian doctrine, which emphasized the unity of Christ's divine and human natures, while the Virgin Mary was revered by both Monophysites and Chalcedonians, who believed in the separate natures of Christ's divinity and humanity. Despite these religious tensions, the coin remained a widely accepted form of currency throughout the empire.