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20 Nummia / Εικοσανούμμιον AE 23

SHH  4967

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference

6.14 g   20.4-23.6 mm   6:00 o'clock   VF Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cross; D N F[OCAS] / PERP AVG clockwise around; feathered border. Large XX (=20 Nummia); star above, III (year 604-605 AD) to right; KYZ B in exergue; feathered border. Mint of Cyzicus 604-605 AD. ? BMC cf. 98/171; Dumbarton Oaks II/1 cf. 79/80; Κάντας NMA ---; Ratto cf. 1239/1242; Sear Byzantine 670