Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Constans II, 643 – 659
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
643 – 659
Ruler
Constans II the Bearded
(641–668)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 643 to 659. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, mantled bust facing with short beard, trefoil on crown, holding map and cross on globe
- Reverse
- Large cross with C-T to left and right over X-X to left and right, cross and dot-star-dot above (or dots below C-T)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (647-659) | — | BCV# 1059 Pellets above CT | 36% | |
| ND (643-647) | — | BCV# 1060 Pellets below CT | 64% |
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