© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
5 Nummi - Tiberius II Catania ND
| Copper | 1.7 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 578-582 |
| Value | 5 Nummi = pentanummium (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large V between two stars, mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
✶V✶
CAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Nummi - Tiberius II (Catania) ND (578-582) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the emperor Tiberius II on one side and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the Christian faith that was prevalent during that time period.
