10 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; KAR ND
| Copper | 4.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 542-543 |
| 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#300292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, KAR in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XVI
KAR
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XVI : "year 16".
KAR : "Carthage".
Comment
Obverse legend sometimes blundered.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD. He is known for his ambitious projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which was completed during his reign and is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Byzantine Empire.
