Byzantine Empire 5 Nummi - Justin II, 565 – 578

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Pentanummium = 5 Nummi
Year 565 – 578
Ruler Justin II (565–578)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.17
Diameter (mm) 14.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Pentanummium = 5 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 565 to 578. Struck in Copper. Measures 14.5 mm and weighs 2.17 g.

Obverse
Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right ("Dominus Noster Iustinus Perpetuus Augustus"
(Our Lord Justinus perpetual august))
Reverse
Large epsilon, long cross to right (5 Nummi)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (565-578)  —

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