Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 546 – 551
Antioch; 9HЧΠº; 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
546 – 551
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
19.3
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 546 to 551. Struck in Copper. Measures 37 mm and weighs 19.3 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 (or rarely ⳨) above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year (sometimes with star or crescent beneath) to right, officina letter beneath, 9HЧΠº (or rarely 9HЧΠ) in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ANNO XXI : "year 21". Γ : "3rd" officina. 9H(-ε-)ЧΠº(-lis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (550-551) 9HЧΠº Γ | — | Anno XXIIII (year 24); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (550-551) 9HЧΠº Є | — | Anno XXIIII (year 24); 5th officina | ||
| ND (549-550) 9HЧΠº A | — | Anno XXIII (year 23); 1st officina | ||
| ND (549-550) 9HЧΠº Γ | — | Anno XXIII (year 23); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (549-550) 9HЧΠº Δ | — | Anno XXIII (year 23); 4th officina | ||
| ND (548-549) 9HЧΠº A | — | Anno XXII (year 22); 1st officina | ||
| ND (548-549) 9HЧΠº B | — | Anno XXII (year 22); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (548-549) 9HЧΠº Γ | — | Anno XXII (year 22); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (548-549) 9HЧΠº Δ | — | Anno XXII (year 22); 4th officina | ||
| ND (548-549) 9HЧΠº Є | — | Anno XXII (year 22); 5th officina | ||
| ND (547-548) 9HЧΠº A | — | Anno XXI (year 21); 1st officina | ||
| ND (547-548) 9HЧΠº B | — | Anno XXI (year 21); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (547-548) 9HЧΠº Γ | — | Anno XXI (year 21); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (547-548) 9HЧΠº Δ | — | Anno XXI (year 21); 4th officina | ||
| ND (547-548) 9HЧΠº Є | — | Anno XXI (year 21); 5th officina | ||
| ND (546-547) 9HЧΠº A | — | Anno XX (year 20); 1st officina | ||
| ND (546-547) 9HЧΠº B | — | Anno XX (year 20); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (546-547) 9HЧΠº Γ | — | Anno XX (year 20); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (546-547) 9HЧΠº Δ | — | Anno XX (year 20); 4th officina | ||
| ND (546-547) 9HЧΠº Є | — | Anno XX (year 20); 5th officina |
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