Byzantine Empire 5 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565
Antioch; ✶
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.1
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 2.1 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 Є with cross at centre, star to right. (Є : "5" nummi (= 1 pentanummium).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) | — |
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