Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Phocas, 603 – 610

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 603 – 610
Ruler Phocas (602–610)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 13
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 603 to 610. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 13 g.

Obverse
Facing crowned bust of Phocas holding mappa and cross (Our lord Phocas, perpetual ruler)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (609-610) CON RY 8, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ or ε 10%
ND (608-609) CON RY 7, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ, Δ or ε 14%
ND (607-608) CON RY 6, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ, Δ or ε 71%
ND (606-607) CON RY 5, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ, Δ or ε
ND (605-606) CON RY 4, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ, Δ or ε 5%
ND (604-605) CON RY 3, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ, Δ or ε 5%
ND (603-604) CON RY 2, Oficinae: Α, Β, Γ, Δ or ε

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