Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 538
Constantinopolis; Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
527 – 538
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 538. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large K, long cross to left, sometimes with pellet beneath; stars above and below, officina letter to right. (K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis). Δ : "4th" officina.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-538) Α | — | 1st officina | 23% | |
| ND (527-538) Β | — | 2nd officina | 31% | |
| ND (527-538) Γ | — | 3rd officina | 23% | |
| ND (527-538) Δ | — | 4th officina | 31% | |
| ND (527-538) Є | — | 5th officina | 15% |
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