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40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis; Type ⋮M⋮, Large Module

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 517-518
Value 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 18 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
297464
References BCV# 21
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Lettering: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG

Translation:
D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor"

Reverse

Large M between two stars, pellets above and below each star, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.

Lettering:

• •
✶M✶
• •
ϵ
CON

Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ϵ : "5th" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.

Mint

CON Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)

Comments

Post-reform copper coinage.
Large Module (30-39 mm).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (517-518) Є 5th Officina

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