Obverse © Bitteswell – Reverse © Bitteeswell
Obverse © Bitteswell – Reverse © Bitteeswell
10 Nummi - Constans II Syracuse ND
| Bronze | 2.33 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 651-652 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large I between A/N and N/O/I to right.
Lettering: ANNO I
Translation: Indictional year 10 (= 651/652)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Nummi coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of Constans II, who was the emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child on the other. This highlights the influence of Christianity during the Byzantine era and the importance of religious symbols in the empire's currency.
