© CGB
© CGB
30 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine Nicomedia ND
| Copper | 8.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 578-582 |
| Value | ¾ Follis = 30 Nummi (¹⁄₃₈₄) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large XXX, cross above, mintmark and officina letter in exergue.
Lettering:
+
XXX
NIKO B
Translation:
30
Nicomedia (2nd Officina)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Nummi 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 reform the Byzantine government and military. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's image and the power of the Byzantine state during this time period.
