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© Eric25290
40 Nummi - Heraclius Constantinopolis
| Copper | 5.57 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heraclius (610-641) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20-30 (629-639) |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Large M with regnal year to right, surmounted by Heraclius monogram; mintmark in exergue.
Lettering:
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A X
N M X
N B I
O
CON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Heraclius, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time, and on the reverse side, it has an image of the Virgin Mary. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, with Heraclius facing challenges from both internal and external threats, including the Persian Empire and the Arab conquests. Despite these challenges, Heraclius was able to maintain his power and legacy, and this coin serves as a testament to his reign.
