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10 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine Antioch ND
| Copper | 3.17 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 579-580 |
| Value | 10 Nummi = 1 Decanummium = ¼ Follis (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#285800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Large X, ANNO to left, regnal year to right; cross above, ρ below.
Lettering:
ANNO Ҁ
XX
Comment
Generally attributed to Antioch (Theoupolis).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Nummi coin is that it features an image of Tiberius II Constantine, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 578 to 582 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to reform the Byzantine government and military. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political ideologies of the time, showcasing the influence of Christianity and the power of the Byzantine Empire.
