Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 540
Antioch; ΘV; Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
539 – 540
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 540. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 11 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 K, cross above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, ΘV (under little bar) beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= half follis). ANNO XIII : "year 13". Θ(-ε-)V(-πολις) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (539-540) ΘV | — | Anno XIII (year 13) |
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