Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 548 – 549

Carthage; PΛ, Bust Facing

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year 548 – 549
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 10
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 548 to 549. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 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, PΛ beneath, KART in exergue. (K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
ANNO XXII : "year 22".
KART : "Carthage".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (548-549) KART Anno XXII (year 22)

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