Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia, 566 – 578
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Nummi = ½ Follis
Year
566 – 578
Rulers
Justin II
(565–578)
, Sophia
(565–578)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.6
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Nummi = ½ Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 566 to 578. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 7.6 g.
- Obverse
- Justin at left, Sophia at right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, Justin holding orb on right hand, Sophia holding sceptre on right hand, sometimes with cross between their heads. (Dominus Noster Justinus Perpetuus Augustus: "Our Lord Justinus Perpetual August".)
- Reverse
- Large K, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, mintmark below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (577-578) NI | — | X/II/I | ||
| ND (576-577) NI | — | X/II | ||
| ND (575-576) NI | — | XI | ||
| ND (574-575) NI | — | X | ||
| ND (573-574) NI | — | ςI/II | ||
| ND (572-573) NI | — | ς/II | ||
| ND (571-572) NI | — | ςI | ||
| ND (570-571) NI | — | ς | ||
| ND (569-570) NI | — | Ч | ||
| ND (568-569) NI | — | II/II | ||
| ND (567-568) NI | — | II/I | ||
| ND (566-567) NI | — | II |
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