Anastasios I, Copper, Nummus, Constantinople, 491-518
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right with diadem. Clearly no inscription.
Reverse
Monogram of Anastasios I.
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right with diadem. Clearly no inscription.
Reverse
Monogram of Anastasios I.
| Accession number | BZC.1975.3.1 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Nummus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 491 – 518 |
| Diameter | 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Henry Weller, 9 September 1975
Commentary
Compare to DOC 1:11, no. 15, for monogram type. Hahn (MIBE 93, no. 64) sees traces of a legend.