© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
20 Nummi - Phocas Nicomedia ND
| Bronze | 6.51 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 602-610 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.51 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Large XX, cross above, regnal year to right
Lettering: Mintmark: NIKOA, NIKOB, NIKA or NIKB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Nummi - Phocas (Nicomedia) ND (602-610) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Nike) on its reverse side, signifying the importance of victory and triumph in the Byzantine culture.
