Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine, 578 – 582
Constantinoplis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Nummi = ½ Follis
Year
578 – 582
Ruler
Tiberius II Constantine
(578–582)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.6
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Nummi = ½ Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 578 to 582. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Tiberius II, crowned, cuirassed, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield with left hand. (Dominus Noster Tiberius Constantinus Perpetuus Augustus.Our Lord Tiberius Constantine Perpetual August.)
- Reverse
- Large XX, cross above, mintmark and officina letter in exergue.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (578-582) CON∆ | — | Constantinopolis, 4th officina | 14% | |
| ND (578-582) CONA | — | Constantinopolis, 1st officina | 50% | |
| ND (578-582) CONB | — | Constantinopolis, 2nd officina | 14% | |
| ND (578-582) CONΓ | — | Constantinopolis, 3rd officina | 14% | |
| ND (578-582) CONϵ | — | Constantinopolis, 5th officina | 7% |
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