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40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685) Tiberius (659-681) Heraclius (659-681) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 660-665 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Constans II's sons:
Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius all standing, facing
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin of Constans II (Constantinopolis) is that it features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears an inscription in Greek that translates to "Forty Nummi of the New Style." This coin was issued during the Byzantine Empire's "New Monetary System" reforms, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy by introducing new coinage with standardized weights and denominations. The 40 Nummi coin was a significant denomination at the time and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire.
