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10 Nummi - Justin II Theupolis/Antioch ND
| Copper | 4.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 565-567 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, mint in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A ☩ *
N I I
N *
O
THEUP
Translation:
I : 10 nummi (decanummium).
ANNO I : Regnal year 1.
THEUP : Theupolis = Antioch
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Nummi coin of Justin II is that it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive "Pannonian" style crown, which was a type of crown used by Byzantine emperors during the 6th century. This crown design was characterized by a rounded dome and a flat top, and it was often adorned with gems or other precious materials. The use of this crown on the coinage of Justin II reflects the influence of Eastern European cultures on Byzantine art and architecture during this period.
