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40 Nummi - Phocas Cyzicus ND
| Bronze | 11.6 g | 31.4 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large XXXX, ANNO above, date II to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO
XXXX II/II
KYZB
Translation:
Year
Value 40 nummi RY = 4
Cyzicus mintmark
Interesting fact
The Byzantine Empire, which issued this coin, was known for its complex system of currency and taxation. The empire used a variety of coins, including the nummi, which was a bronze coin worth 1/40 of a solidus, the empire's standard gold coin. The nummi was used for small transactions and was widely used by the general population. The fact that this coin features Phocas, a Byzantine emperor, suggests that it was issued during his reign (603-610 AD).
