Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia, 569 – 578
Antioch
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
569 – 578
Rulers
Justin II
(565–578)
, Sophia
(565–578)
Composition
Copper
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 569 to 578. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 16 g.
- Obverse
- Justin left and Sophia right, seated facing on double-throne, both nimbate, each holding a long sceptre (sometimes topped by a cross) and, between them, a cross on globe. (“Dominus Noster Iustinus Pater Patriae Augustus” (Our Lord Justin, Father of Nation, August))
- Reverse
- Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year (sometimes with star beneath) to right, officina letter below, mintmark THEUP', THEUPO or THEUPO'. (M = 40 (Nummi) ANNO IIIII = Year 5 tHϵЧP' = Theoupolis (Antioch))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (577-578) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno XIII (Year 13); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (576-577) tHϵЧP' B | — | Anno XII (Year 12); 2nd Officina | ||
| ND (576-577) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno XII (Year 12); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (575-576) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno XI (Year 11); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (574-575) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno X (Year 10); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (573-574) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno ʕIII (Year 9); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (572-573) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno ʕII (Year 8); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (572-573) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno ЧIII (Year 8); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (571-572) tHϵЧP' A | — | Anno ʕI (Year 7); 1st Officina | ||
| ND (571-572) tHϵЧP' A | — | Anno ЧII (Year 7); 1st Officina | ||
| ND (571-572) tHϵЧP' B | — | Anno ʕI (Year 7); 2nd Officina | ||
| ND (571-572) tHϵЧP' B | — | Anno ЧII (Year 7); 2nd Officina | ||
| ND (571-572) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno ʕI (Year 7); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (571-572) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno ЧII (Year 7); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (570-571) tHϵЧP' B | — | Anno ЧI (Year 6); 2nd Officina | ||
| ND (570-571) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno ЧI (Year 6); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (569-570) tHϵЧP' A | — | Anno IIIII (Year 5); 1st Officina | ||
| ND (569-570) tHϵЧP' B | — | Anno IIIII (Year 5); 2nd Officina | ||
| ND (569-570) tHϵЧP' Γ | — | Anno IIIII (Year 5); 3rd Officina | ||
| ND (569-570) tHϵЧP' Δ | — | Anno IIIII (Year 5); 4th Officina |
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