Anastasios I, Copper, Half Follis, Antioch, 498-507
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum. Cross above head.
ΟΝΝSTSIVSV
Reverse
(inverted mark of value and officina) in left field and cross between Ν T X in right field.
Obverse
Bust of Anastasios I facing right wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum. Cross above head.
ΟΝΝSTSIVSV
Reverse
(inverted mark of value and officina) in left field and cross between Ν T X in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.2015.054 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Anastasios I |
| Date of Reign | 491–518 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 498 – 507 |
| Diameter | 24.0 x 27.0 mm |
| Weight | 7.67 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Warren P. Esty, 12 December 2015, from the Rev. Dan Clark collection, no. 49, var. 1, from Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, MI
Commentary
Hahn (MIBE 92, no. 58) describes all specimens as depicting the bust with a “cross topped diadem.” DOC 1.1:32–33, no. 47a–b, have the same design, but it is less visible than on the present example.