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

€297,464.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year498-518
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#21
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, pellets above and below each star, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering☩ • • ✶M✶ • • ϵ CON
(Translation: M : `40` nummi (= 1 follis). ϵ : `5th` officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (498-518) CON ϵ - 5th Officina -
Catalog ID3214304920
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