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40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 3.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 656-659 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Large M denomination (40 Nummis)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K
ANNO
M
CON
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 threatening its borders, and the Empire facing economic and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Constans II, including the 40 Nummi, remained a symbol of the Empire's enduring power and influence.
