© Saint Paul Antiques
© Saint Paul Antiques
10 Nummi - Justinian I Nicomedia; Type N I I ND
| Copper | 4.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-556 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I between N and I.
Lettering: N I I
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= decanummium).
NI : "Nicomedia".
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 one side, and an image of the Byzantine eagle on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Justinian's reign, which aimed to promote the imperial ideology and solidify the empire's power. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively common metal at the time, the coin's design and historical significance make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
