20 Nummi - Tiberius II Constantine Antioch

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year578-582
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄576)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.05 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#452, DOC I#49
Obverse descriptionCrowned, mantled bust facing, cross on crown, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre
Obverse script
Obverse letteringδΝ TIB CONST P P AV
(Translation: Dominus Noster Tiberius Constantinus Perpetuus Augustus: `Our Lord Tiberius Constantine Father of Country August`.)
Reverse descriptionLarge X dot X, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, mintmark retrograde e
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ X·X ANNO Ч e
(Translation: Year 5)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (578-579)  - ANNO Ч (Year 5) -
ND (579-580)  - ANNO ʕ (Year 6) -
ND (580-581)  - ANNO ЧII (Year 7) -
ND (581-582)  - ANNO ʕII (Year 8) -
Catalog ID8568209470
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