© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
20 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Antioch ND
| Copper | 10 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 589-602 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Large K, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, R or e below.
Lettering:
☩
K
ANNO X
R
Translation:
K = 20 (nummi)
ANNO X = Year 10
Comment
Obverse legend can vary, sometimes Dm TIЧ CONSTAN P P AVI on coins of years 8 and 9.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Nummi coin featuring Mauricius Tiberius from the Byzantine Empire is that it was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Emperor Maurice in the late 6th century. The reform aimed to address inflation and restore the empire's economy by introducing new coinage with a higher silver content. The 20 Nummi coin, made of copper, was one of the new denominations introduced during this time, and it remained in circulation until the early 7th century.
