Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 529 – 565

Antioch; Enthroned

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 529 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8.53
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 529 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.53 g.

Obverse
Justinian enthroned facing, holding long sceptre and globus cruciger. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large K, long cross to left dividing T-H above and Є-Ч/O/P bellow, officina letter to right. (THЄЧOP(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
Γ : "3rd" officina.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (529-565) THЄЧOP A 1st officina
ND (529-565) THЄЧOP B 2nd officina
ND (529-565) THЄЧOP Γ 3rd officina
ND (529-565) THЄЧOP Δ 4th officina

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