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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
40 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 11.84 g | 27.7 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 583-584 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.84 g |
| Diameter | 27.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year II or III to right, officina letter below, mintmark CON (or COM)
Lettering:
A
N M II
N Γ I
O
CON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mauricius Tiberius, who was the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire to issue coins with the "ND" (Nebuchadnezzar's Dream) mintmark. This mintmark was used to indicate that the coin was struck at the imperial mint in Constantinople, and it was discontinued after Mauricius Tiberius' reign. Therefore, this coin is a rare and unique piece of history that provides a glimpse into the monetary system and practices of the Byzantine Empire during that time period.
