Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 546 – 551
Antioch; 9HЧΠ∕, Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
546 – 551
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.6
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 546 to 551. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.6 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross to right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, 9HЧΠ∕ (sometimes with one pellet above Π∕) in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XXIIII : "year 24". 9H(-ε-)ЧΠ∕(-ολις) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (550-551) 9HЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXIIII (year 24) | ||
| ND (549-550) 9HЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXIII (year 23) | ||
| ND (548-549) 9HЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXII (year 22) | ||
| ND (547-548) 9HЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXI (year 21) | ||
| ND (546-547) 9HЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XX (year 20) |
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