10 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis, Type I ✶

€297,609.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year498-518
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDecanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#28A
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N ANASTASIVS P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) `Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis enthroned facing, head to left, holding globus cruciger, shield at side to right, I in left field, star in right field, CON in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringI ✶ CON
(Translation: I : `10` nummi (= decanummium). CON(-stantinopolis) : `Constantinopolis`.)
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (498-518) CON - -
Catalog ID8560550630
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