Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 550 – 558
Antioch; τHЧΠ∕, Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
550 – 558
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.3
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 550 to 558. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 8.3 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 I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, τHЧΠ∕ in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XXIIII : "year 24". τH(-ε-)ЧΠ∕(-ολις) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (557-558) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXXI (year 31) | ||
| ND (555-556) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅIII (year 29) | ||
| ND (554-555) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅII (year 28) | ||
| ND (553-554) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅI (year 27) | ||
| ND (552-553) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXↅ (year 26) | ||
| ND (551-552) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXЧ (year 25) | ||
| ND (550-551) τHЧΠ∕ | — | Anno XXIIII (year 24) |
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