Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 554 – 561
Antioch; τHЧϱ; 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
554 – 561
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
19
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 554 to 561. Struck in Copper. Measures 37 mm and weighs 19 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, τHЧϱ (sometimes followed by star) or τHЧϱ| in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ANNO XXↅIII : "year 29". Γ : "3rd" officina. τH(-ε-)Чϱ(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (560-561) τHЧϱ B | — | Anno XXXIIII (year 34); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (560-561) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXXIIII (year 34); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (559-560) τHЧϱ A | — | Anno XXXIII (year 33); 1st officina | ||
| ND (559-560) τHЧϱ B | — | Anno XXXIII (year 33); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (559-560) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXXIII (year 33); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (559-560) τHЧϱ Δ | — | Anno XXXIII (year 33); 4th officina | ||
| ND (558-559) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXXII (year 32); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (557-558) τHЧϱ B | — | Anno XXXI (year 31); 2nd officina | ||
| ND (557-558) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXXI (year 31); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (557-558) τHЧϱ Є | — | Anno XXXI (year 31); 5th officina | ||
| ND (556-557) τHЧϱ A | — | Anno XXX (year 30); 1st officina | ||
| ND (556-557) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXX (year 30); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (556-557) τHЧϱ Є | — | Anno XXX (year 30); 5th officina | ||
| ND (555-556) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXↅIII (year 29); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (555-556) τHЧϱ Δ | — | Anno XXↅIII (year 29); 4th officina | ||
| ND (554-555) τHЧϱ Γ | — | Anno XXↅII (year 28); 3rd officina | ||
| ND (554-555) τHЧϱ Δ | — | Anno XXↅII (year 28); 4th officina |
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