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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Nummi - Justinian I CONCORDI; Antioch; ΘYΠOΛS, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 3.4 g | 23 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I, between two pellets, surmounted by cross, legend preceded by officina letter around, ΘYΠOΛS in exergue.
Lettering:
A CONCORDI
☩
•I•
ΘYΠOΛS
Translation:
A : "1st" officina.
CONCORDI(-a) : "In Harmony".
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
Θ(-ε-)YΠOΛ(-ι-)S : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.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 the Virgin Mary. This coin was issued during a time of great religious and political upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, and its design reflects the tensions between Christianity and paganism that were prevalent during that period.
