Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 528
Antioch; ANTX, Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
527 – 528
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.7
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 528. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 7.7 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 K, long cross to left dividing A-N above and T-X bellow, officina letter to right. (ANT(-io-)X(-eia) : "Antioch". K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis). Γ : "3rd" officina.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-528) ANTX A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (527-528) ANTX B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (527-528) ANTX Γ | — | 3rd officina |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.