Anastasius I. Decanummium; Anastasius I; 491-518 AD. Antioch, Decanummium, 3.94g. Berk-37, MIB-59, Sear-52. Obv: D N ANAST - SIV PP AV (sic) Diademed bust r., cross above. Rx: Large I between two pellets, above the I a cross, legend B CON - CORDI around, ANTX in exergue. Rare from officina B: MIB-59 records only one specimen, in the Barber Institute at the University of Birmingham, which is moreover much more worn than the present coin.With complete legends, smooth surfaces, and attractive brown patination
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