Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 538 – 539
FELIX INDICTIONIS; Carthage
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Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
538 – 539
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 538 to 539. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (DOM(-i-)NI(-us) IVSTINIANI P(-er-)P(-etuus) A(-u-)G(-ustus) "Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large cross, with A - W suspended from the horizontal limbs, surmounting smaller M which divides I - I, KART in exergue. ("Successful Election" M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). II : year "2". KART : "Carthage".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (538-539) KART | — | II (year 2) |
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