Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565
Thessalonica
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AV(-gvstvs) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large K, between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, TЄS beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis). ANNO XXXЧI : "year 36". TЄS : "Thessalonica".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (565) TЄS | — | Anno XXXЧIIII (year 39) | 6% | |
| ND (564-565) TЄS | — | Anno XXXЧIII (year 38) | ||
| ND (563-564) TЄS | — | Anno XXXЧII (year 37) | 6% | |
| ND (562-563) TЄS | — | Anno XXXЧI (year 36) | 50% | |
| ND (527-565) TЄS | — | Anno *IIX (unknown date) | 28% |
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