10 Nummi - Justinian I CONCORDI; Antioch; τHЄЧP, Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 4.5 g | 22 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 | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#299104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I, between X-ↅ, surmounted by cross, legend preceded by officina letter around, τHЄЧP in exergue.
Lettering:
B CONCORDI
☩
X I ↅ
τHЄЧP
Translation:
B : "2nd" officina.
CONCORDI(-a) : "In Harmony".
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
Xↅ : "16" (year).
τHЄЧP(-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, and is known for his significant reforms and military campaigns, including the reconquest of Italy and the codification of Roman law.
