TYPE Byzantine Empire, Anastasius I (491-518 AD), pre-reform copper nummus, Constantinople mint, struck 491-8 AD DESCRIPTION . Obv: Diademed emperor's bust to right, Latin legend [D N ANASTASIVS P]P[ AVG] Rev: Monogram of Anastasius (image double resolution) REFERENCE: SB 13, SR 4412 GRADING: VG+, dark patina with some highlights, unusually thick flan, scarce ORDER INFO: B1735, $18 Not very attractive, but with recognizable monogram of Anastasius. His scarce nummi are what is considered the last "Roman" bronze issues, prior to the 498 reform, which fundamentally changed (among other things) the appearance of non-precious metal coinage.