Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus (VOT VM IV ITM; Constantinopolis) ND (491-518) front Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus (VOT VM IV ITM; Constantinopolis) ND (491-518) back
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Siliqua - Anastasius I Dicorus VOT VM IV ITM; Constantinopolis ND

 
Silver 2 g 18 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#297588
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend, in three lines, in wreath, CONOS✶ in exergue.

Lettering:
VOT
VM IV
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 highlights the importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during that time period.