Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Phocas, 605 – 610
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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
605 – 610
Ruler
Phocas
(602–610)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.2
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 605 to 610. Struck in Bronze. Measures 31 mm and weighs 12.2 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust of Phocas, wearing crown with pendilia and consular robes; holding mappa in right hand and cross in left hand. (Our Father Phocas, Perpetual Ruler)
- Reverse
- Denomination; legend above, mint below, regnal year to right ({Regnal} Year 40 Nummis (Follis) Nicomedia)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (609-610) | — | Year 8 (ANNO ЧIII or ςII) - Oficina B | ||
| ND (608-609) | — | Year 7 (ANNO ЧII or ςI) - Oficina A | ||
| ND (608-609) | — | Year 7 (ANNO ЧII or ςI) - Oficina B | ||
| ND (607-608) | — | Year 6 (ANNO ЧI or ς) - Oficina A | ||
| ND (607-608) | — | Year 6 (ANNO ЧI or ς) - Oficina B | ||
| ND (606-607) NIKO | — | Year 5 (ANNO Ч) - Oficina A | ||
| ND (606-607) NIKO | — | Year 5 (ANNO Ч) - Oficina B | ||
| ND (605-606) NIKO | — | Year 4 (ANNO II II) - Oficina A | ||
| ND (605-606) NIKO | — | Year 4 (ANNO II II) - Oficina B |
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