Anastasios I, Copper, Half Follis, Constantinople, 498-507
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum. Cross on diadem.
ST-SIVSPPV
Reverse
K with cross to left.
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum. Cross on diadem.
ST-SIVSPPV
Reverse
K with cross to left.
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.1 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:13, no. 18 |
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 498 – 507 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.69 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 19 September 1974
Commentary
This is a small-series half follis.
Similar to DOC 1:13, no. 18, but with cross on diadem. Cf. MIBE 87, no. 31.