Byzantine Empire 10 Nummi - Justinian I, 539 – 565
Rome; ✶♰✶, ROMA, Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decanummium = 10 Nummi
Year
539 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decanummium = 10 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 539 to 565. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-erpetuus) A(-ugustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large I, surmounted by cross, between two stars, ROMA (sometimes retrograde) beneath, all within wreath. (I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium). ROMA : "Rome".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (539-565) ROMA | — |
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