Byzantine Empire 5 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565

VICTORIA AG; Carthage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Pentanummium = 5 Nummi
Year 527 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

Pentanummium = 5 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 2.7 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, legend around, CAR in exergue. (VICTORIA A(-u-)G(-usta) : "Victory of Emperor".
Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
CAR : "Carthage".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (527-565)  —

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