Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 538
Constantinopolis; Type ✶M♰
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
527 – 538
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 538. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M, star to left, cross above and to right, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). Δ : "4th" officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-538) CON A | — | 1st Officina | 20% | |
| ND (527-538) CON B | — | 2nd Officina | 70% | |
| ND (527-538) CON Γ | — | 3rd Officina | 7% | |
| ND (527-538) CON Δ | — | 4th Officina | 7% |
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