Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justin I, 518 – 527
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Nummi
Year
518 – 527
Ruler
Justin I
(518–527)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.45
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 518 to 527. Struck in Copper. Measures 34 mm and weighs 16.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Emperor Justin I pearl diademed, cuirassed, draped bust facing right surrounded by his name and title in abbreviated Latin (Our Lord Justin father of his Country, Augustus)
- Reverse
- Large M with stars on either side and a cross above, officina mark below. Mint abbreviation under Exergue. († * 40 * A Nikomedia)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (518-527) | — | DOC 28a.1 | 60% | |
| ND (518-527) | — | DOC 28a.2 | 20% | |
| ND (518-527) | — | DOC 28a.3 | ||
| ND (518-527) | — | DOC 28b.1 | 7% | |
| ND (518-527) | — | DOC 28b.2 | ||
| ND (518-527) | — | DOC 28b.3 |
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