Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia, 568 – 578
Thessalonica; +M type
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
568 – 578
Rulers
Justin II
(565–578)
, Sophia
(565–578)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.84
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 568 to 578. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 6.84 g.
- Obverse
- Justin on left, Sophia on right, seared faced on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre. (“Dominus Noster Iustinus Perpetuus Augustus” (Our Lord Justin perpetual august))
- Reverse
- Large face value between the minting year from left to right, the Nomina Sacra +M above and the mintmark below (Year 10 Thessalonica)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (577-578) Τες | — | Anno XIII (Year 13) | ||
| ND (576-577) Τες | — | Anno XII (Year 12) | ||
| ND (575-576) Τες | — | Anno XI (Year 11) | 39% | |
| ND (574-575) Τες | — | Anno X (Year 10) | 21% | |
| ND (573-574) Τες | — | Anno IX (Year 9) | ||
| ND (573-574) Τες | — | Anno ЧIIII (Year 9) | ||
| ND (572-573) Τες | — | Anno H (Year 8) | ||
| ND (572-573) Τες | — | ANNO VIII (Year 8) | 3% | |
| ND (572-573) Τες | — | Anno ЧIII (Year 8) | 3% | |
| ND (571-572) Τες | — | ANNO Z (Year 7) | 6% | |
| ND (571-572) Τες | — | Anno ЧII (Year 7) | 3% | |
| ND (570-571) Τες | — | Anno S (Year 6) | 15% | |
| ND (570-571) Τες | — | Anno ЧI (Year 6) | 6% | |
| ND (569-570) Τες | — | ANNO ε (Year 5) | 6% | |
| ND (569-570) Τες | — | Anno Ч (Year 5) | 18% | |
| ND (568-569) Τες | — | Anno ∆ (Year 4) | 3% |
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