Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 562 – 565
Antioch; ϱ; 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
562 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.7
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 562 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.7 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, ϱ beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= half follis). ANNO XXXↅII : "year 38". (τHεЧ-)ϱ(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (564-565) ϱ | — | Anno XXXↅII (year 38) | ||
| ND (563-564) ϱ | — | Anno XXXЧII or XXXↅI (year 37) | ||
| ND (562-563) ϱ | — | Anno XXXЧI (year 36) |
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