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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; τHЄЧP, Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 5.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 561-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, τHЄЧP in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XXXЧIII
τHЄЧP
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XXXЧIII : "year 38".
τHЄЧP(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Comment
Legend usually badly blundered.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. He is depicted with a long beard and a crown, symbolizing his power and authority. This coin was circulated during his reign, which lasted from 561 to 565 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange in the Byzantine Empire. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Byzantine Empire.
