Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 546 – 556
Antioch; ºΠ∕; 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
546 – 556
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 546 to 556. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 10 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, ºΠ∕ beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= half follis). ANNO XXII : "year 22". (Θευ-)Π(-oλις) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (555-556) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅIII (year 29) | ||
| ND (554-555) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅII (year 28) | ||
| ND (553-554) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅI (year 27) | ||
| ND (552-553) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅ (year 26) | ||
| ND (551-552) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXЧ (year 25) | ||
| ND (550-551) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXIIII (year 24) | ||
| ND (549-550) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXIII (year 23) | ||
| ND (548-549) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXII (year 22) | ||
| ND (547-548) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XXI (year 21) | ||
| ND (546-547) ºΠ∕ | — | Anno XX (year 20) |
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