Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 552 – 565
Ravenna; Regnal Year, Bust Facing
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
552 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 552 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large I between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year (sometimes with stars above and beneath the numerals), all within wreath. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XXXVI : "year 36".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (564-565) | — | Anno XXXVIII (year 38) | ||
| ND (563-564) | — | Anno XXXVII (year 37) | ||
| ND (562-563) | — | Anno XXXVI (year 36) | ||
| ND (561-562) | — | Anno XXXV (year 35) | ||
| ND (560-561) | — | Anno XXXIIII (year 34) | ||
| ND (558-559) | — | Anno XXXII (year 32) | ||
| ND (557-558) | — | Anno XXXI (year 31) | ||
| ND (556-557) | — | Anno XXX (year 30) | ||
| ND (555-556) | — | Anno XXVIIII (year 29) | ||
| ND (554-555) | — | Anno XXVIII (year 28) | ||
| ND (553-554) | — | Anno XXVII (year 27) | ||
| ND (552-553) | — | Anno XXVI (year 26) |
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