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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; 9HЧΠ∕, Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 4.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 546-551 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#286884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, 9HЧΠ∕ (sometimes with one pellet above Π∕) in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XXIIII
9HЧΠ∕
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XXIIII : "year 24".
9H(-ε-)ЧΠ∕(-ολις) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Comment
Antioch was almost destroyed by a great earthquake on 29 November 528, after which it was renamed Theopolis.