Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 555 – 561
Antioch; τHЧϱ, Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
555 – 561
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 555 to 561. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.4 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, τHЧϱ in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XXↅIII : "year 29". τH(-e-)Чϱ(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (560-561) τHЧϱ | — | Anno XXXIIII (year 34) | ||
| ND (559-560) τHЧϱ | — | Anno XXXIII (year 33) | ||
| ND (557-558) τHЧϱ | — | Anno XXXI (year 31) | ||
| ND (555-556) τHЧϱ | — | Anno XXↅIII (year 29) |
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