© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
10 Nummi - Justinian I Cyzicus; Dated Reverse ND
| Copper | 4.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 547-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross or star, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, KYZ in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XXXIII
KYZ
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XXXIII : "year 33".
KYZ : "Cyzicus".
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.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 and the Christ child. This combination of imperial and religious imagery reflects the complex relationship between the Byzantine state and the Christian Church during this period.
