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20 Nummi - Phocas Thessalonica ND
602 year| Copper | 5.12 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 602 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.12 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large XX; above, cross: in ex. TES
Lettering:
+
XX
TES
Translation: 20 nummi of the Thessalonican mint
Interesting fact
The Byzantine Empire, which issued the 20 Nummi - Phocas (Thessalonica) ND (602) coin, was known for its advanced economy and trade networks. In fact, the Byzantine Empire was one of the first societies to use coins as a medium of exchange, with the first Byzantine coins being issued in the 4th century AD. The use of coins facilitated trade and commerce across the empire, which at its peak stretched from modern-day Spain to Iraq and from Russia to Egypt.
