© Carlos Gatti
© Carlos Gatti
40 Nummi - Constantine IV Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 674-681 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large M, PTw monogram above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin of Constantine IV (Constantinopolis) is that it features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of the Virgin Mary, indicating the strong influence of Christianity during the Byzantine Empire.
