Nummus - Anastasius I Dicorus Thessalonica ND
| Copper | 1.13 g | 8 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 | Copper |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#423717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Latin 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 (Thessalonica) ND (491-518) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Virgin Mary. This coin was minted during a time of significant religious and political change in the Byzantine Empire, and the inclusion of the Virgin Mary's image on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity in the empire during this period.
