Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565
Thessalonica; ANNO
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.1
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.1 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-erpetuus) A(-vgvstvs) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, TЄS in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= decanummium). ANNO XXXЧII : "year 37". TЄS : "Thessalonica".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (564-565) TЄS | — | Anno XXXЧIII (year 38) | ||
| ND (563-564) TЄS | — | Anno XXXЧII (year 37) | ||
| ND (527-565) TЄS | — | Anno III (year 3?) | ||
| ND (527-565) TЄS | — | Anno T? (year 300?) |
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