Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 541
Carthage; CAR
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
539 – 541
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 541. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, CAR in exergue. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XIII : "year 13". CAR : "Carthage".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (540-541) CAR | — | Anno XIIII (year 14) | ||
| ND (539-540) CAR | — | Anno XIII (year 13) |
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