Byzantine Empire 5 Nummi - Justinian I, 556 – 557
Rome; ANNO XXX
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi
Year
556 – 557
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.3
Diameter (mm)
13
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentanummium = 5 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 556 to 557. Struck in Copper. Measures 13 mm and weighs 2.3 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 Є, with ANNO/XXX above and bellow the horizontal bar, all within wreath. (Є : "5" nummi (= 1 pentanummium). ANNO XXX : "year 30".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (556-557) | — | Anno XXX (year 30) |
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