Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 540 – 541
Constantine in Numidia; Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
540 – 541
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 540 to 541. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 15 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted, 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 M between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, A beneath, CON in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ANNO XIIII : "year 14". A : "1st" officina. CON : "Constantine" (Numidia).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (540-541) CON A | — | Anno XIIII (year 14); 1st officina |
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