Anastasius I AE4 (AD 491-518) — First Byzantine Monetary Reform
Small transitional bronze AE4 from Emperor Anastasius I — first truly Byzantine ruler implementing coinage reforms that defined empire for centuries.
Diademed Reform Design
• Obverse: Profile diademed bust right — Latin imperial legend
• Reverse: Denomination numeral in wreath — standardized marking system
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (copper alloy)
• Denomination: AE4 (smallest standard)
• Certification: NGC graded
• Period: AD 491-518 (post-Western Empire fall)
• Mint: Constantinople/eastern mints
Byzantine Birth Reforms
• Ended confusing late Roman coinage chaos
• Introduced marked denominations (40 nummi = 1 follis system)
• Fiscal reforms enabled Eastern Empire prosperity
• First emperor after Western Roman collapse
Collector Masterpiece
Essential transitional bronze marking Roman → Byzantine numismatic evolution.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Anastasius I AE4 (AD 491-518) — First Byzantine Monetary Reform
Small transitional bronze AE4 from Emperor Anastasius I — first truly Byzantine ruler implementing coinage reforms that defined empire for centuries.
Diademed Reform Design
• Obverse: Profile diademed bust right — Latin imperial legend
• Reverse: Denomination numeral in wreath — standardized marking system
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (copper alloy)
• Denomination: AE4 (smallest standard)
• Certification: NGC graded
• Period: AD 491-518 (post-Western Empire fall)
• Mint: Constantinople/eastern mints
Byzantine Birth Reforms
• Ended confusing late Roman coinage chaos
• Introduced marked denominations (40 nummi = 1 follis system)
• Fiscal reforms enabled Eastern Empire prosperity
• First emperor after Western Roman collapse
Collector Masterpiece
Essential transitional bronze marking Roman → Byzantine numismatic evolution.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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