Anastasios I, Copper, Half Follis, Nikomedeia, 507-512
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
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Reverse
with six-pointed star above, below, and in right field. In the left field, a cross between N and I.
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right with diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
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Reverse
with six-pointed star above, below, and in right field. In the left field, a cross between N and I.
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.2 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 1:28, no. 32 |
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 507 – 512 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 5.26 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
This is a small-module half follis. As MIBE 91, no. 50.