10 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis, Type I ✶

Issuer Byzantine Empire
Year 498-518
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#28A
Obverse description Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse script
Obverse 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 description Constantinopolis 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 lettering I ✶ CON
(Translation: I : `10` nummi (= decanummium). CON(-stantinopolis) : `Constantinopolis`.)
Edge
Mint CON
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
Mintage ND (498-518) CON - -
Numisquare ID 8560550630
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