Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 538
Nicomedia; Type ♰M♰
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
527 – 538
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
18
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 538. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 18 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 M, cross on either side and above, officina letter beneath, NIKM in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). B : "2nd" officina. NIKM : "Nicomedia".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-538) NIKM B | — | 2nd officina |
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