Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Phocas and Leontia, 602 – 604
Constantinople
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Nummi
Year
602 – 604
Rulers
Phocas
(602–610)
, Leontia
(602–610)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 602 to 604. Struck in Bronze. Measures 31 mm and weighs 13 g.
- Obverse
- The emperor nimbate, standing on the left, holding globus cruciger. The empress Leontia (also nimbate) standing on the right, holding cruciform scepter. Cross above and between them. (Our Father Phocas Forever Emperor)
- Reverse
- Large m (denomination), ANNO to lef (vertically), cross or Christogram above, regnal year to right, mintmark CON and officina letter below (regnal year Constantinople)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (603-604) | — | RY 2 - Officina A | ||
| ND (603-604) | — | RY 2 - Officina B | ||
| ND (603-604) | — | RY 2 - Officina Γ | ||
| ND (603-604) | — | RY 2 - Officina Δ | ||
| ND (603-604) | — | RY 2 - Officina Ⲉ | ||
| ND (602-603) | — | RY 1 - Officina Γ | ||
| ND (602-603) | — | RY 1 - Officina Δ | ||
| ND (602-603) | — | RY 1 - Officina Ⲉ | ||
| ND (602-603) CON | — | RY 1 - Officina A | ||
| ND (602-603) CON | — | RY 1 - Officina B |
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