5 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year498-518
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentanummium = 5 Nummi (1⁄1440)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.65 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#29, Sommer Byz#1.27, MIB I#37, DOC I#26
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 ϵ, usually containing two pellets, but sometimes without them or with only one, officina letter to right.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringϵ A
(Translation: ϵ : `5` nummi (= pentanummium). A : `1st` officina.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (498-518) A - 1st Officina -
ND (498-518) B - 2nd Officina -
ND (498-518) Γ - 3rd Officina -
ND (498-518) Δ - 4th Officina -
Catalog ID6542266990
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