Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 540
Antioch; Θ⊽ΠO; Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
539 – 540
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 540. Struck in Copper. Measures 41 mm and weighs 20 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(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M, cross above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, officina letter beneath, Θ⊽ΠO in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ANNO XIII : "year 13". A : "1st" officina. Θ(-ε-)VΠO(-λις) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (539-540) Θ⊽ΠO A | — | Anno XIII (year 13); 1st officina | ||
| ND (539-540) Θ⊽ΠO B | — | Anno XIII (year 13); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (539-540) Θ⊽ΠO Γ | — | Anno XIII (year 13); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (539-540) Θ⊽ΠO Δ | — | Anno XIII (year 13); 4th officina |
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