40 Nummi - Constans II Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year666-668
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.84 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1014, DOC II-2#89
Obverse descriptionBust of Constans II facing, with long beard, plumed helmet with no cross, holding orb with right hand; K to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLarge M below bust of Constantine IV, bust of Heraclius to left and bust of Tiberius to right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding orb with right hand. Sometimes officina letter beneath M or at right.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (666-668) Α - Constantinopolis, 1st officina -
ND (666-668) Β - Constantinopolis, 2nd officina -
ND (666-668) Γ - Constantinopolis, 3rd officina -
ND (666-668) Δ - Constantinopolis, 4th officina -
ND (666-668) ε - Constantinopolis, 5th officina -
Catalog ID9794013160
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