Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Phocas, 603 – 610
Cyzicus
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
603 – 610
Ruler
Phocas
(602–610)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.6
Diameter (mm)
31.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 603 to 610. Struck in Bronze. Measures 31.4 mm and weighs 11.6 g.
- Obverse
- Facing crowned bust of Phocas holding mappa and cross (Our lord Phocas, perpetual ruler)
- Reverse
- Large XXXX, ANNO above, date II to right. (Year Value 40 nummiRY = 4 Cyzicus mintmark)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (609-610) KYZ | — | ANNO ςIII (RY 8), Oficinae: Α or Β | ||
| ND (608-609) KYZ | — | ANNO ςII (RY 7), Oficinae: Α or Β | ||
| ND (607-608) KYZ | — | ANNO ςI (RY 6), Oficinae: Α or Β | ||
| ND (606-607) KYZ | — | ANNO ς (RY 5), Oficinae: Α or Β | ||
| ND (605-606) KYZ | — | ANNO II/II (RY 4), Oficinae: Α or Β | ||
| ND (604-605) KYZ | — | ANNO III (RY 3), Oficinae: Α or Β | ||
| ND (603-604) KYZ | — | ANNO II (RY 2), Oficinae: Α or Β |
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