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20 Nummi - Constans II Carthage ND
| Bronze | 5.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 643-647 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
In the center, a cross surmounting a ringlet and flanked, at the top, by two ringlets; underneath, an exergue line decorated with three points
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Nummi - Constans II (Carthage) ND (643-647) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor Constans II on one side and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the Christian faith that was prevalent during his reign.
