Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 561 – 565
Antioch; τHЄЧP, Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
561 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 561 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 5.5 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, τHЄЧP in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XXXЧIII : "year 38". τHЄЧP(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (564-565) τHЄЧP | — | Anno XXXЧIII or XXXↅII (year 38) | ||
| ND (563-564) τHЄЧP | — | Anno XXXЧII (year 37) | ||
| ND (562-563) τHЄЧP | — | Anno XXXЧI or XXXↅ (year 36) | ||
| ND (561-562) τHЄЧP | — | Anno XXXЧ (year 35) |
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