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12 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Alexandria ND
| Bronze | 4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 582-602 |
| Value | 12 Nummi (1⁄600) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value as large IB with cross between, sometimes a pellet beneath cross; mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
I ☩ B
ΑΛΕΞ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius (Alexandria) ND (582-602) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Maurice Tiberius, who ruled the empire from 582 to 602 AD. The coin was minted during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, the 12 Nummi coin was considered a valuable denomination and was widely used in trade and commerce.
