Byzantine Empire 12 Nummi - Constans II, 641 – 642

Alexandria

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dodecanummium = 12 Nummi
Year 641 – 642
Ruler Constans II the Bearded (641–668)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.18
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dodecanummium = 12 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 641 to 642. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.18 g.

Obverse
Constans II standing facing, beardless, weraing chlamys, crowned with cross on circlet, holding with right hand a long staff sometimes topped with Chi-Rho and with left hand a globus cruciger with potent cross.
Reverse
Horizontal bar; above, a cross potent on globe between marks of value IB; below, mintmark.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (641-642)  Alexandria

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