Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 529 – 538
Antioch; ΘYΠOΛS, Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
529 – 538
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.2
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 529 to 538. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 13.2 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M between two stars, cross above, officina letter beneath, ΘYΠOΛS in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). Γ : "3rd" officina. Θ(-ε-)YΠOΛ(-ι-)S : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (529-538) ΘYΠOΛS A | — | 1st officina | 83% | |
| ND (529-538) ΘYΠOΛS B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (529-538) ΘYΠOΛS Γ | — | 3rd officina | 6% | |
| ND (529-538) ΘYΠOΛS Δ | — | 4th officina | 6% | |
| ND (529-538) ΘYΠOΛS Є | — | 5th officina |
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