Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 540

Carthage; OC, Bust Facing

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Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year 539 – 540
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.7
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 540. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 9.7 g.

Obverse
Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large K between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, OC beneath, KAR in exergue. (K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
ANNO XIII : "year 13".
KAR : "Carthage".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (539-540) KAR Anno XIII (year 13)

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