Byzantine Empire 33 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565

Alexandria

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 33 Nummi
Year 527 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 14.2
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

33 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14.2 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(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large ΛΓ, cross above, AΛΕΞ in exergue. (ΛΓ : "33" nummi.
AΛΕΞ : "Alexandria".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (527-565) AΛΕΞ

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