Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 553 – 554
Perugia; II
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year
553 – 554
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 553 to 554. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 10 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 K between I/N/D/I and numerals representing the indictional year, cross above, P beneath. (K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis). INDI II : "2nd indiction". P : "Perugia".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (553-554) P | — |
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