1000 Jahre Byzanz und seine Münzen (Bilderrätsel)

[secundus]

Noch eine sehr kleine Anmerkung zu Anastasius, die verdeutlicht, wie notwendig die Münzreform wurde:

http://www.ancientcoins.ca/16017.jpg

"Scarce AE4 of Anastasius (491-518 AD). Anastasius facing right ... AV.../ Monogram of Anastasius within wreath, no mintmark. Sharp portrait, very well struck and preserved, especially for a coin that measures only 7mm in diameter (this is probably the smallest official issue coin ever struck in the Roman Empire...). gF or higher for the type (the coin itself is much sharper than the scan, please keep in mind how small it is). Scarce, especially this nice. L.R.B.C. 2288 Stock #16017. Note: This coin was minted between 491-498. In 498 AD Anastasius instituted a monetary reform, changing the system completely and breaking with the traditions of Roman coinage. This is the last AE4 issue ever struck."

Zum Vergleich: Die häufigen Kupferplättchen von Theodosius II (die mit dem Kreuz) liegen gut über 10mm.

[ghost of anastasius]

wo sind denn die ganzen Bilder hingekommen ?
Sorry, das war der falsche ...

Anastasius