Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 542 – 543

Antioch; CH; Bust Facing

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year 542 – 543
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 542 to 543. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 12 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, CH (under little bar) beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= half follis).
ANNO Xↅ : "year 16".
CH(-ЄЧpolis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (542-543) CH Anno Xↅ (year 16)

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