Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Constans II, 642 – 644
Constantinopolis; Class 2
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
642 – 644
Ruler
Constans II the Bearded
(641–668)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.47
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 642 to 644. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.47 g.
- Obverse
- Constans standing facing, beardless, crowned and wearing chlamys, holding long staff surmounted by Chi-Rho (sometimes inverted) with right hand and an orb with left hand. (In this (sign (of cross)), I conquered)
- Reverse
- Large m between OFA to left and NEOS to right, ANA above, officina letter followed by regnal year in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (643-644) A III | — | Constantinople, 1st officina | 6% | |
| ND (643-644) Γ III | — | Constantinople, 3rd officina | 3% | |
| ND (643-644) Є III | — | Constantinople, 5th officina | 6% | |
| ND (642-643) A II | — | Constantinople, 1st officina | 52% | |
| ND (642-643) B II | — | Constantinople, 2nd officina | 3% | |
| ND (642-643) Γ II | — | Constantinople, 3rd officina | 13% | |
| ND (642-643) Δ II | — | Constantinople, 4th officina | 3% | |
| ND (642-643) Є II | — | Constantinople, 5th officina | 19% |
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