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10 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Carthage ND
| Copper | 3.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 582-584 |
| Value | 10 Nummi = 1 Decanummium = ¼ Follis (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A potent cross on a globe.
Lettering:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mauricius Tiberius, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 582 to 584 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire's government and military. This coin, which bears his name and image, provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Byzantine Empire during his reign.
