Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 556

Nicomedia; Type N I I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year 527 – 556
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.3
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 556. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.3 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large I between N and I. (I : "10" nummi (= decanummium).
NI : "Nicomedia".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (527-556) NI —

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