20 Nummi - Mauricius Tiberius Antioch

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year589-602
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight10 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#535
Obverse descriptionCrowned and mantled bust facing, trefoil or |/ pattern on crown, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringDN MAVΓI CN P AЧT
(Translation: Our Lord, Mauricius, perpetual august)
Reverse descriptionLarge K, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, R or e below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering☩ K ANNO X R
(Translation: K = 20 (nummi) ANNO X = Year 10)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (589-590)  - Anno ЧIII or IIIЧ (Year 8) -
ND (590-591)  - Anno ЧIIII (Year 9) -
ND (591-592)  - Anno X (Year 10) -
ND (592-593)  - Anno XI or IX (Year 11) -
ND (593-594)  - Anno XII or IIX (Year 12) -
ND (594-595)  - Anno XIII or IIIX (Year 13) -
ND (595-596)  - Anno XIIII (Year 14) -
ND (596-597)  - Anno XЧ (Year 15) -
ND (597-598)  - Anno ЧIX (Year 16) -
ND (598-599)  - Anno ЧIIX (Year 17) -
ND (601-602)  - Anno XX (Year 20) -
ND (602)  - Anno XXI (Year 21) -
Catalog ID3058432500
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