10 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; ☧, CART ND
| Copper | 4.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#300289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I between two stars, cross above, CART in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
✶I✶
CART
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
CART : "Carthage".
Interesting fact
The 10 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the Christian faith and solidify the empire's religious stance. The coin's design includes the image of Justinian I with a long beard, signifying his devotion to Christianity, and the reverse side features a cross, which was a symbol of the empire's official religion. This coin is a representation of the Byzantine Empire's efforts to consolidate its power and spread Christianity throughout its territories.