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40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis ND
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 641-668 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
M, Constantinople mint, officina E,
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 denominations and standardizing coin weights and metallic content. The 40 Nummi coin was one of the new denominations introduced during this period, and it remained in circulation until the end of the Byzantine Empire in 1453.
