Anastasios I, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 507-512
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right.
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Reverse
with cross above, Ε below, crescent in right field, and six-pointed star in left field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right.
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Reverse
with cross above, Ε below, crescent in right field, and six-pointed star in left field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1975.4 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 507 – 512 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Herman Bork, 2 September 1975
Commentary
This is a small-series follis.
Type not noted in DOC but similar to MIBE 86, no. 26.