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10 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 4.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 578-582 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
X with latin cross above.
Lettering: X ( = 10 ).
Translation: "Decanummium" or "decem nummi" : 10 nummi.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 restore the Byzantine Empire's power and influence. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's image and the power he held during his reign.
