Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia, 569 – 571
Thessalonica; θκϲ type
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
569 – 571
Rulers
Justin II
(565–578)
, Sophia
(565–578)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 569 to 571. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6 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 Nomen Sacrum θκϲ (Théotokos) above and the mintmark below. (20 Nummi Year 5 Mother of God Thessalonica)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (570-571) Τες | — | ANNO S (Year 6) | 15% | |
| ND (569-570) Τες | — | ANNO ε (Year 5) | 85% |
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