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40 Nummi - Constans II Syracuse ND
| Bronze | 4.73 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 659-668 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.73 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Large M, Heraclius, crowned, wearing chlamys, standing on left, holding cross on globe, TKw monogram above, Tiberius, crowned, wearing chlamys, standing on right, holding cross on globe; mintmark SCL.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 40 Nummi - Constans II (Syracuse) ND (659-668) from Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) made of Bronze weighing 4.73 g is that it features an image of the emperor Constans II on one side and a cross on the other, which was a common design element for Byzantine coins during this period.
