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40 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Cyzicus ND
| Bronze | 11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 584-597 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Large M for denomination, with mint, date and officina data surrounding
Lettering:
ANNO (vertically, left)
+
M <date code>
<officina>
KYZ
Translation:
M = 40 Nummi (Follis)
KYZ = Cyzicus
date codes and officina are below
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius (Cyzicus) ND (584-597) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and dominance.
