Reverse © Hlop71
Reverse © Hlop71
40 Nummi - Phocas Antioch; Class 2 ND
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 608-610 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large M; cross above
Lettering:
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Comment
MIB II 84aInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi - Phocas (Antioch; Class 2) ND (608-610) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Phocas, who ruled from 602 to 610 AD, on one side, and a cross on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and religious change in the Byzantine Empire, as the Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society. The coin's design reflects this shift, as the image of the emperor is accompanied by Christian symbols, such as the cross, which was a new addition to Byzantine coinage during this period. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the historical and cultural significance of the Byzantine Empire during this time.
