40 Nummi - Constans II and Constantine IV (Syracuse) ND (656-662) front 40 Nummi - Constans II and Constantine IV (Syracuse) ND (656-662) back
40 Nummi - Constans II and Constantine IV (Syracuse) ND (656-662) photo
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40 Nummi - Constans II and Constantine IV Syracuse ND

 
Copper 6.2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Constans II the Bearded (641-668) Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
656-662
Value
40 Nummi (1⁄288)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#376307
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Large M; TKw monogram above; SCL below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TKw
M
SCL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of two Byzantine emperors, Constans II and Constantine IV, on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.