© CGB
© CGB
Semissis - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinoplis; Type ⳨ ND
| Gold | 2.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 507-518 |
| Value | Semissis (½) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated right on shield and cuirass, inscribing XXXX on shield set on knee, star to left, ⳨ (Rho-Tau) to right, CONOB in exergue.
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGGG
Translation: "The Victory of the Emperor".
Comment
Obverse legend: Rarely PERP instead of P P.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Anastasius I Dicorus, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 507 to 518 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's government and economy. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's image and the power he held during his reign.
