10 Nummi - Constantine IV (Constantinopolis) ND (668-685) front 10 Nummi - Constantine IV (Constantinopolis) ND (668-685) back
10 Nummi - Constantine IV (Constantinopolis) ND (668-685) photo
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10 Nummi - Constantine IV Constantinopolis ND

 
Copper 4.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
668-685
Value
10 Nummi=1 Decanummium = ¼ Follis (1⁄1152)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#422447
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large I (denomination), star left, K right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ I K
CON

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Nummi coin of Constantine IV (Constantinopolis) is that it features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears an image of the Virgin Mary, indicating the strong influence of Christianity during the Byzantine Empire.