Ancient ; Byzantine Empire ; Anastasius (491-518)

Description

Ancient ; Byzantine Empire ; Anastasius (491-518)
In 498 Anastasius introduced a larger copper coin with a large “M” which is “40” in Greek, prominently advertising the denomination. They called the 40-nummus piece a “follis.”
Large M. Stars to the left and right of the M and a cross above. The delta (?) below is 4 in Greek and indicates the fourth workshop (officina) of the mint.
Obverse legend: DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG (Dominus Noster [Our Lord] Anastasius PerPetuus [forever] AVGustus [emperor]).
Diameter : 32 mm approx “SAVE HERITAGE SAVE COINS”