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© Bitteswell
40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 5.64 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 643-644 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#148374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Large M, ANA to left, cross above, II I to right, officina letter below, NEOS in exergue
Script: Greek
Lettering:
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A II
N M I
A B
NEOς
Comment
D.O and B.N both attribute this coin to Heraclonas.sometimes countermarked with monogram 35.
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, on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of the Virgin Mary. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, with the Slavs and the Arabs posing significant threats to its territories. Despite these challenges, the empire continued to thrive, and coins like this one remained an important part of its economy.
