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

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year507-512
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value40 Nummi (1⁄180)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight9 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#16 , MIB I#23 Byz, DOC I#20
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 descriptionLarge M between two stars, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering☩ *M* A CON
(Translation: M : `40` nummi (= 1 follis). A : `5th` officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (507-512) CON A - 1st Officina -
ND (507-512) CON B - 2nd Officina -
ND (507-512) CON Γ - 3rd Officina -
ND (507-512) CON Δ - 4th Officina -
Catalog ID3761616050
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