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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; Enthroned ND
| Copper | 4.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 529-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large I, crosses between and above, legend preceded by officina letter around, THЄЧP in exergue.
Lettering:
B CONCORDI
☩
♰I♰
THЄЧP
Translation:
B : "2nd" officina.
CONCORDI(-a) : "In Harmony".
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
THЄЧP(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Comment
Antioch was almost destroyed by a great earthquake on 29 November 528, after which it was renamed Theopolis.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during his reign.
