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Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus VOT MVLT MTI; Constantinopolis ND
| Silver | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 491-518 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua = 1⁄24 Solidus Nomisma |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend, in three lines, in wreath, CONOS✶ in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
MVLT
MTI
CONOS✶
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I Dicorus was the first Byzantine emperor to introduce a new currency system, which replaced the old system based on the solidus with a new system based on the nummus. This change was made to address inflation and financial difficulties faced by the empire at the time. The Siliqua coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout the empire.
