40 Nummi - Countermarked by Heraclius Sicily

40 Nummi - Countermarked by Heraclius (Sicily) - obverse40 Nummi - Countermarked by Heraclius (Sicily) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Heraclius (610-641)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 610-641
Value 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 15.8 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
106359
References BCV# 882
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Crowned and draped facing bust of Heracilius, monogram to right all within circular punch.

Reverse

SCL within circular punch

Comments

Coins of Anastasius, Justin I and Justinian, normally of Constantiniple, countermarked by Heraclius.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (610-641)  Sicily

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