Byzantine Empire 16 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565

Thessalonica; Type ☩

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 16 Nummi
Year 527 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.3
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

16 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 5.3 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, cross above, TЄS in exergue. (IS : "16" nummi.
TЄS(salonika) : Thessalonica.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (527-565)  —

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