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© Bitteswell
40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis; Class 2 ND
| Bronze | 4.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 642-644 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Large m between OFA to left and NEOS to right, ANA above, officina letter followed by regnal year in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANA
O N
Φ m E
A O
ς
ЄII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constans II, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the significance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during that period.
