20 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus Nicomedia; Type ♰♰♰, Small Module

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus (491-518)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 498-518
Value ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
297773
References BCV# 40
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Lettering: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG

Translation:
D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor"

Reverse

Large K, cross to left between N and I, small crosses above, bellow and to right.

Lettering:

N♰I K ♰

Translation:
NI : "Nicomedia".
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).

Mint

NI Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day İzmit, Turkey

Comments

Post-reform copper coinage.
Small Module (18-22 mm).
Obverse Legend can vary.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (498-518) NI

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