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10 Nummi - Justin II Carthage ND
| Copper | 4.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 566-572 |
| Value | 10 Nummi = 1 Decanummium = ¼ Follis (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large I; two pellets above, V/S to left, TI/NI to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V TI
I
S NI
Translation:
Justin (II)
I = 10 nummi
Interesting fact
The 10 Nummi coin from the Byzantine Empire, which features Justin II (Carthage) on one side and an angel on the other, was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the empire. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce throughout the empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
