Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine, 578 – 582
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
578 – 582
Ruler
Tiberius II Constantine
(578–582)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.48
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 578 to 582. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 12.48 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and mantled bust of Tiberius facing, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre, cross above eagle (“Dominus Noster Tiberius Constantinus Perpetuus Augustus” (Our Lord Tiberius Constantine perpetual august))
- Reverse
- Large m, cross above, surounded by the regnal minting year, mintmark and officina letter in exergue. (40 Nummi Year 8 Constantinople 1st officina)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (581-582) CONΑ | — | ANNO GII - Constantinopolis, 1° officina | 17% | |
| ND (581-582) CONΔ | — | ANNO GII - Constantinopolis, 4° officina | 11% | |
| ND (580-581) CONΑ | — | ANNO GI - Constantinopolis, 1° officina | 17% | |
| ND (580-581) CONΒ | — | ANNO GI - Constantinopolis, 2° officina | 11% | |
| ND (580-581) CONΓ | — | ANNO GI - Constantinopolis, 3° officina | 17% | |
| ND (580-581) CONΔ | — | ANNO GI - Constantinopolis, 4° officina | 11% | |
| ND (580-581) CONε | — | ANNO GI - Constantinopolis, 5° officina | 6% | |
| ND (578-579) CONΑ | — | ANNO V - Constantinopolis, 1° officina | 11% | |
| ND (578-579) CONε | — | ANNO V - Constantinopolis, 5° officina | 6% |
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