Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia, 574 – 575
Antioch; broken P type
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
574 – 575
Rulers
Justin II
(565–578)
, Sophia
(565–578)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.24
Diameter (mm)
21
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 574 to 575. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.24 g.
- Obverse
- Justin left and Sophia right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding cross on globe, Sophia holding sceptre topped by cross. (Our Lord Justin, Father of the Fatherhood, August.)
- Reverse
- Large K, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right (X), officina letter below, broken P. (No mintmark on this series). (20 Year ten.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (574-575) | — |
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