Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 554 – 562
Antioch; ϱ; Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
554 – 562
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.8
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 554 to 562. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.8 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross to right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large K, cross above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, ϱ beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= half follis). ANNO XXXII : "year 32". (τHεЧ-)ϱ(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (561-562) ϱ | — | Anno XXXЧ (year 35) | ||
| ND (560-561) ϱ | — | Anno XXXIIII (year 34) | ||
| ND (559-560) ϱ | — | Anno XXXIII (year 33) | ||
| ND (558-559) ϱ | — | Anno XXXII (year 32) | ||
| ND (557-558) ϱ | — | Anno XXXI (year 31) | ||
| ND (556-557) ϱ | — | Anno XXX (year 30) | ||
| ND (555-556) ϱ | — | Anno XXↅIII (year 29) | ||
| ND (554-555) ϱ | — | Anno XXↅII (year 28) |
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