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10 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 3.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 538-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, CON in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XIII
CON
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XIII : "year 13".
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse legend sometimes slightly varied.Interesting fact
The 10 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I (Constantinopolis) ND (538-565) from the Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Justinian I in 538 AD. The reform aimed to stabilize the empire's economy by introducing a new coinage system based on the solidus, a gold coin that became the standard for Byzantine currency for centuries to come. The 10 Nummi coin, made of copper, was one of the denominations introduced during this reform, and it remained in circulation until the 7th century.
