Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius, 582 – 584

Constantinopolis

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year 582 – 584
Ruler Maurice (582–602)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 11.2
Diameter (mm) 32
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 582 to 584. Struck in Copper. Measures 32 mm and weighs 11.2 g.

Obverse
Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding gl. cr. and shield.
Reverse
Large M surrounded by ANNO on the left and I on the right. A cross surmounts it and an E is between its legs. Finally, the whole is underlined by CON.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (583-584) CON B 2nd Officina; Anno II (Year 2) 12%
ND (583-584) CON Δ 4th Officina; Anno II (Year 2) 8%
ND (583-584) CON Δ ANNO Ч (Year 5)
ND (582-583) CON A 1st Officina; Anno I (Year 1) 27%
ND (582-583) CON B 2nd Officina; Anno I (Year 1) 8%
ND (582-583) CON Γ 3rd Officina; Anno I (Year 1) 12%
ND (582-583) CON Δ 4th Officina; Anno I (Year 1)
ND (582-583) CON ε 5th Officina; Anno I (Year 1) 12%

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