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20 Nummi - Phocas Carthage ND
| Bronze | 8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 602-610 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by legend, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F O
C A
X X
Translation:
Phocas
denomination
Interesting fact
The Phocas (Carthage) nummi coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Phocas (602-610 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms. Despite being made of bronze, this coin was considered a low-denomination coin and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Byzantine Empire. Its design features an image of the emperor on one side and an image of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and dominance.
