Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Gallery
Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Gallery
10 Nummi - Justinian I Nicomedia; Dated Reverse ND
| Copper | 5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 555-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Large I surmounted by cross or star, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, NIK in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XXXII
NIK
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= decanummium).
ANNO XXXII : "year 32".
NIK : "Nicomedia".
Comment
Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD. He was known for his ambitious building projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which was completed during his reign.
