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Anastasius; AE Pentanummium, Antioch
40,00 €
Description
Anastasius (491 – 518 AD). AE Pentanummium. Antioch mint. DN ANA + STASI; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, cross above head; c/m: / Large E containing horizontally placed A ( above ) and N ( beneath ) to right, officina letter B.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,82 |
| Grade: | F/gF |
| Attribution: | Sear 53a; MIBE 61 |
| Commentary: | rare; brown-green patina, scarce countermark |
Historical Context
In 498 AD, Anastasius carried out a monetary reform of the bronze coinage introducing 3 new nominals: 40 Nummi (M), 20 Nummi (K), 10 Nummi (I); some years later 5 Nummi (E) was added.
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