Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus VOT VIMV ITM; 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#297586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend, in three lines, in wreath, CONOS✶ in exergue.
Lettering:
VOT
VIMV
ITM
CONOS✶
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus 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 turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, and the inclusion of the Virgin Mary's image on the coin may have been a way to promote the Empire's official religion, Christianity.
