Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Justin I, 518 – 527

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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 518 – 527
Ruler Justin I (518–527)
Composition Bronze
Shape Irregular
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 24
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 518 to 527. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
Head of Justin I right, with an inscription naming him around. (Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Father and Ruler)
Reverse
Large 'K' denomination with a cross to the left, the officina mark to the right. (20 nummi)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (518-527) A 1st officina
ND (518-527) B 2nd Officina
ND (518-527) Γ 3rd Officina
ND (518-527) Δ 4th Officina
ND (518-527) Ⲉ 5th Officina

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