Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justin I, 518 – 527
Constantinopolis; Type ✶M✶
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
518 – 527
Ruler
Justin I
(518–527)
Composition
Copper (Copper alloy)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16
Diameter (mm)
31
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 518 to 527. Struck in Copper (Copper alloy). Measures 31 mm and weighs 16 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Emperor facing right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M, star each side, cross above. CON in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). B : "2nd" officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (518-527) CON A | — | 1st Officina | 78% | |
| ND (518-527) CON B | — | 2ndOfficina | 3% | |
| ND (518-527) CON Γ | — | 3rd Officina | 6% | |
| ND (518-527) CON Δ | — | 4th Officina | 13% | |
| ND (518-527) CON ϵ | — | 5th Officina |
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