Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 529 – 565
CONCORDI; Antioch; ΘYΠOΛS, Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
529 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 529 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.4 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 I, between two pellets, surmounted by cross, legend preceded by officina letter around, ΘYΠOΛS in exergue. (A : "1st" officina. CONCORDI(-a) : "In Harmony". I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). Θ(-ε-)YΠOΛ(-ι-)S : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (529-565) ΘYΠOΛS A | — | 1st officina |
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