Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius, 582 – 591
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
582 – 591
Ruler
Maurice
(582–602)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.52
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 582 to 591. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 12.52 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Mauricius crowned with trefoil ornament, wearing consular robe, holding mappa in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
- Reverse
- Large rounded M, flanked by regnal year inscription, surmounted by a cross; mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (590-591) THEU | — | ЧIIII | ||
| ND (589-590) THEU | — | ςII | ||
| ND (589-590) THEU | — | ЧIII or IIIЧ | ||
| ND (588-589) THEU | — | ςI | ||
| ND (588-589) THEU | — | ЧII or IIЧ | ||
| ND (587-588) THEU | — | ς | ||
| ND (586-587) THEU | — | Ч | ||
| ND (585-586) THEU | — | IIII | ||
| ND (584-585) THEU | — | III | ||
| ND (583-584) THEU | — | II | ||
| ND (582-583) THEU | — | I |
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