© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
20 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine Constantinoplis ND
| Copper | 5.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 578-582 |
| Value | 20 Nummi = ½ Follis (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Large XX, cross above, mintmark and officina letter in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
XX
CONA
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse legend sometimes contains CONTANT or CONSTANT.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius II Constantine, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 578 to 582 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Byzantine Empire's power and prestige after a period of decline. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the Byzantine Empire during this time period.
