Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 541
Carthage; S, Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
539 – 541
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
20.88
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 541. Struck in Copper. Measures 38 mm and weighs 20.88 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 M between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, S beneath, CAR in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ANNO XIII : "year 13". CAR : "Carthage".)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (540-541) CAR | — | ANNO XIIII (year 14) | ||
| ND (539-540) CAR | — | ANNO XIII (year 13) | 100% |
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