Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Phocas and Leontia, 602 – 610
Antioch
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
602 – 610
Rulers
Phocas
(602–610)
, Leontia
(602–610)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.74
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
2.84
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 602 to 610. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 11.74 g.
- Obverse
- The emperor standing on the left, holding globus cruciger. The empress standing on the right, holding cruciform scepter. Cross above and between them. (Our Father Phocas Forever Emperor)
- Reverse
- Large M surmounted by a cross. Left: ANNO in column. Right: Roman numeral. THEUP' in exergue. (year: Theopolis - (Antioch))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (608-609) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 7 | ||
| ND (607-608) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 6 | ||
| ND (606-607) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 5 | 4% | |
| ND (605-606) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 4 | 4% | |
| ND (604-605) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 3 | 4% | |
| ND (603-604) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 2 | 12% | |
| ND (602-603) τΗЄчΡ' | — | RY 1 | 24% | |
| ND (602-610) τΗЄчΡ' | — | Date illegible | 20% |
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