Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 565

Rome; ♰K✶

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year 539 – 565
Ruler Justinian I (527–565)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 8 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large K; cross to left, star to right; all within wreath. (K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (539-565)  —

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