Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia, 574 – 575

Antioch; broken P type

Obverse Reverse

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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