Byzantine Empire 5 Nummi - Justinian I, 556 – 557

Rome; ANNO XXX ✶

Obverse Reverse

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) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

Pentanummium = 5 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 556 to 557. Struck in Copper. Measures 12 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, star in the field to right, 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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