40 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia, Type M, Small Module

€297,756.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year498-518
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value40 Nummi = 1 Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.3 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#32
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, with a small cross above front of diadem.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N ANASTASIVS P P AV
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AV(-gvstvs) `Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionLarge M, cross above, NIC in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering☩ M NIC
(Translation: M : `40` nummi (= 1 follis). NIC(-omedia) : Nicomedia.)
Edge
MintNIC
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (498-518)  - -
Catalog ID1811486660
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