5 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius (Constantinopolis) ND (582-602) front 5 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius (Constantinopolis) ND (582-602) back
5 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius (Constantinopolis) ND (582-602) photo
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5 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Constantinopolis ND

 
Copper 1.5 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Maurice (582-602)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
582-602
Value
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi (1⁄2304)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#143307
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Large epsilon, officina letter to right, no field- or mintmarks

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Maurice Tiberius, who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 582 to 602 AD, on one side, and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the Christian faith that was prevalent during his reign.