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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Officina Letter ND
| Copper | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550-556 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XXIIII
B
CON
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XXIIII : "year 24".
B : "2nd" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
Comment
Obverse legend sometimes slightly varied.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD, a period marked by military campaigns, religious conflicts, and economic reforms. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's image and the inscription "Justinianus Augustus," reflects the imperial ideology of the time, which emphasized the emperor's divine right to rule and his role as the protector of Christianity. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the 10 Nummi coin remained a widely used denomination, indicating the importance of coinage in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire.
