Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justin I, 518 – 527
Constantinopolis; Type ✶M♰
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Follis
Year
518 – 527
Ruler
Justin I
(518–527)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 518 to 527. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.5 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M, star left, cross above, cross right, officina letter below, mintmark CON. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). Δ : "4th" officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (518-527) CON A | — | 1st Officina | 76% | |
| ND (518-527) CON B | — | 2nd Officina | 8% | |
| ND (518-527) CON Γ | — | 3rd Officina | 4% | |
| ND (518-527) CON Δ | — | 4th Officina | 4% | |
| ND (518-527) CON ϵ | — | 5th Officina | 6% |
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