Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine, 578 – 582
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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
578 – 582
Ruler
Tiberius II Constantine
(578–582)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.05
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 578 to 582. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7.05 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, mantled bust facing, cross on crown, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre (Dominus Noster Tiberius Constantinus Perpetuus Augustus: "Our Lord Tiberius Constantine Father of Country August".)
- Reverse
- Large X dot X, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, mintmark retrograde e (Year 5)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (581-582) | — | ANNO ʕII (Year 8) | 13% | |
| ND (580-581) | — | ANNO ЧII (Year 7) | 7% | |
| ND (579-580) | — | ANNO ʕ (Year 6) | ||
| ND (578-579) | — | ANNO Ч (Year 5) | 73% |
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