Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 529 – 565
Antioch; ΘVΠOΛS, 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
529 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.8
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 529 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.8 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 Θ-V above and Π-O/Λ-S bellow, officina letter to right. (Θ(-εo-)VΠOΛ(-ι-)S : "Theopolis" (Antioch). K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis). Γ : "3rd" officina.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (529-565) ΘVΠOΛS A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (529-565) ΘVΠOΛS B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (529-565) ΘVΠOΛS Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (529-565) ΘVΠOΛS Δ | — | 4th officina |
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