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40 Nummi - Phocas Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 13 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Phocas (602-610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 603-610 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO
XXXX ÇI
CON oficina
Translation:
Year
Value 40 nummi RY = 7
Constantinople Oficina
Comment
XXXX = 40 Nummi = FollisThe year of reign appears to the right of the value (ÇII = year 8 = 609-610)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi - Phocas (Constantinopolis) ND (603-610) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the Emperor Phocas on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during Phocas' reign, which lasted from 602 to 610 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to the present day and are highly sought after by collectors of ancient coins.
