© Bitteswell
© Bitteswell
12 Nummi - Constans II Alexandria ND
| Bronze | 6.18 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 641-642 |
| Value | Dodecanummium = 12 Nummi (1⁄960) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.18 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#164881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Horizontal bar; above, a cross potent on globe between marks of value IB; below, mintmark.
Lettering:
I ☩ B
AΛEZ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Nummi coin of Constans II (Alexandria) is that it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive "Pannonian" style helmet, which was a symbol of his military prowess and a nod to his victories against the Slavs and Avars in the Balkans.
