Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justin II and Sophia, 565 – 578
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
565 – 578
Rulers
Justin II
(565–578)
, Sophia
(565–578)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.61
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 565 to 578. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 12.61 g.
- Obverse
- Justin II and Sophia, both nimbate, seated facing on double throne; Justin on left, holding globus cruciger in left hand; Sophia on right, holding cruciform sceptre with right hand. (Dominus Noster Iustinus Perpetuus AugustusOur lord Justin eternal august)
- Reverse
- Large M surmounted by a croisette or a chi-rho, flanked by an inscription on the left and the year of reign on the right, mintmark in exergue, officina letter between the legs of M.
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