Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 565
Carthage; •••, Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 15 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, sometimes with cross on breast. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) A(-u-)G(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M between star and cross, cross above, three pellets beneath, KART in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (=1 follis). KART : "Carthage".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) KART | — |
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