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40 Nummi - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine Nikomedia ND
| Bronze | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) Constantine III (613-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 612-616 |
| Value | Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Overstrike) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#369139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large M denomination; above, +; to left and right, A / N / N / O – ?
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+
M
ANNO
B
NIKO
Edge
Plain
Comment
Often struck over an earlier typeInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin featuring Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine is that it was issued during a time of significant political and economic change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Heraclius, who ruled from 610 to 641 AD, and his son Heraclius Constantine, who ruled briefly from 616 to 617 AD. During this period, the empire was facing challenges from external threats, including the Persian Empire and the Avars, and was also undergoing significant religious and political reforms. Despite these challenges, the 40 Nummi coin remained a widely used denomination in the empire's monetary system, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this time.
