Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Just What Is a Nummus?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="ancient coin hunter, post: 8161987, member: 87200"]I posted this in the duplicate thread yesterday but nobody is posting on that one, so here is again.</p><p>--</p><p>I have also encountered this conundrum, and it seems like outside of denarius, sestertius, dupondius, and as it's all a bit confusing. For example, everyone knows that the word antoninianus is not in history but was invented by numismatists after Antoninus Caracalla, who introduced the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have a nomisma in my collection (gold) which as you say seems like a term for a tenth/11th century Byzantine gold coin (replacing the term solidus) that eventually was debased. If anyone can figure out exactly what a nummus was they should win a million dollars.</p><p><br /></p><p>Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067.</p><p><br /></p><p>AV Histamenon Nomisma. (AV, 28 mm, 4.41 g, 5 h), Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTҺIm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +KωN RAC Λ O ΔOVKAC Constantine X standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 1a. SB 1847.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/constantinex-jpg.1262653/" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ancient coin hunter, post: 8161987, member: 87200"]I posted this in the duplicate thread yesterday but nobody is posting on that one, so here is again. -- I have also encountered this conundrum, and it seems like outside of denarius, sestertius, dupondius, and as it's all a bit confusing. For example, everyone knows that the word antoninianus is not in history but was invented by numismatists after Antoninus Caracalla, who introduced the coin. I have a nomisma in my collection (gold) which as you say seems like a term for a tenth/11th century Byzantine gold coin (replacing the term solidus) that eventually was debased. If anyone can figure out exactly what a nummus was they should win a million dollars. Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (AV, 28 mm, 4.41 g, 5 h), Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTҺIm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +KωN RAC Λ O ΔOVKAC Constantine X standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 1a. SB 1847. [IMG]https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/constantinex-jpg.1262653/[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Just What Is a Nummus?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...