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

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year498-518
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight18 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#22A
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, M in left field, star in right field, CON in exergue followed by officina letter.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringM ✶ CON ϵ
(Translation: M : `40` nummi (= 1 follis). CON ϵ : Constantinopolis, `5th` officina.)
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (498-518) CON Δ - 4th Officina -
ND (498-518) CON ϵ - 5th Officina -
Catalog ID6319967690
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