Here is another coin from the large lot of Byzantine bronzes that I purchased recently. This is a very small coin, 1.2 grams weight, 11 mm wide. I believe it is a coin of Anastasius or Justinian I. There appears to be two portraits, one for sure on the obverse and what I believe is one on the reverse. Or, could this be a Roman coin of the 4th century AD? Any ideas? Thanks.
Hard to make out the reverse, but ACCORDING TO MY NEW SEAR, I would guess a decanummium by Justinian I.
Thank you. I was thinking along those lines, but the "I" is not at all clear on the reverse. The weight is below what would make it a decanummium (around 3 grams or more).
Thanks Is that the small figure to the lower right? There appears to be a central figure facing right. I've rotated the coin, and this seems to be the most logical orientation. I cannot make out any design in any other position. The obverse is definitely in the late Roman style, but some of the very early Byzantine portraits are close to this style, before deteriorating.
Something on the order of this: Arcadius, AD 383-408 Roman Æ half-centenionalis; 1.15 g, 14.2 mm Cyzicus, AD 388-392 Obv: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right Rev: SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, with right hand carrying trophy over shoulder and dragging captive with left; ⳨ in left field, SMKΓ in exergue Refs: RIC 26(c); LRBC 2578; RCV 20851.
Thanks I also came across this nummus of Valentinian II online: VALENTINIAN II. AE nummus. 364-375 AD. Siscia mint. VICTORIA AVGGG / BSIS VALENTINIAN II. AE nummus. 364-375 AD. Siscia mint. Ovb/ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG . Rev/ Victory advancing left with wreath and palm branch. VICTORIA AVGGG / BSIS Cat: RIC 39a. Bronze (Æ) 1,1g - 14mm The bust style seems close to my coin. The reverse on my coin is very crude, and determining the mint is tough.