40 Nummi - Phocas and Leontia Antioch ND
| Bronze | 11.74 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Empress | Leontia (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 602-610 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.74 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.84 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Large M surmounted by a cross.
Left: ANNO in column.
Right: Roman numeral.
THEUP' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A +
N m II
N _______
O τΗЄчΡ'
Unabridged legend: M = 40 nummi
Translation:
year:
Theopolis - (Antioch)
Comment
Leontia was crowned with her husband on November 27, 602.Theopolis was the new name of Antioch after 526.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin featuring Phocas and Leontia from the Byzantine Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change. The coin was issued during the reign of Phocas, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 602 to 610 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including wars with neighboring states, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the 40 Nummi coin remained a widely used denomination, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the Byzantine Empire during this period.
