Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Constans II, 666 – 668
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
666 – 668
Ruler
Constans II the Bearded
(641–668)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.84
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 666 to 668. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 5.84 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Constans II facing, with long beard, plumed helmet with no cross, holding orb with right hand; K to right.
- Reverse
- Large M below bust of Constantine IV, bust of Heraclius to left and bust of Tiberius to right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding orb with right hand. Sometimes officina letter beneath M or at right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (666-668) Α | — | Constantinopolis, 1st officina | ||
| ND (666-668) Β | — | Constantinopolis, 2nd officina | ||
| ND (666-668) Γ | — | Constantinopolis, 3rd officina | ||
| ND (666-668) Δ | — | Constantinopolis, 4th officina | ||
| ND (666-668) ε | — | Constantinopolis, 5th officina |
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