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© Bitteswell
40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 5.84 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 666-668 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Large M below bust of Constantine IV, bust of Heraclius to left and bust of Tiberius to right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding orb with right hand.
Sometimes officina letter beneath M or at right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constans II, also known as Constantine the Bearded, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 641 to 668 AD. He is depicted on the coin with a long beard, which was a distinctive feature of his reign and a departure from the traditional clean-shaven appearance of previous Byzantine emperors. This coin was minted during his reign and circulated throughout the Byzantine Empire, which at the time was the dominant power in the Eastern Mediterranean.
