Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justin II, 565 – 566

Cyzicus

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year 565 – 566
Ruler Justin II (565–578)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 565 to 566. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVST(inus) P(-er-)P(-etuus) AV(-gustus)
"Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross or star, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, KYZ in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO I : "year 1".
KYZ : "Cyzicus".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (565-566) KYZ — Anno I (year 1)

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