Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 560 – 564
Ravenna
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
560 – 564
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 560 to 564. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 11 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 I between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, RAVEN/NA or RAB beneath. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). ANNO XXXIIII : "year 34". RAVENNA : "Ravenna".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (563-564) | — | Anno XXXVII (year 37) | ||
| ND (560-561) | — | Anno XXXIIII (year 34) |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.