Byzantine Empire 5 Nummi - Justin I, 518 – 527
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi
Year
518 – 527
Ruler
Justin I
(518–527)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.88
Diameter (mm)
13
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 518 to 527. Struck in Bronze. Measures 13 mm and weighs 1.88 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right. (D(ominus) N(oster)IVSTINVS P(ater) P(atriae) AVG(ustus) : "Our Lord Justin, Father of the Fatherhood, August".)
- Reverse
- ☧ - Chi Rho symbol, B to left, ϵ to right. (ϵ = 5 (nummi).)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (518-527) A | — | Constantinopolis, 1st officina | 61% | |
| ND (518-527) B | — | Constantinopolis, 2nd officina | 32% | |
| ND (518-527) Δ | — | Constantinopolis, 4th officina | 7% | |
| ND (518-527) Г | — | Constantinopolis, 3rd officina | 7% |
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