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10 Nummi - Justinian I Perugia ND
| Copper | 4.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 552-553 |
| 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#301278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I, surmounted by cross, between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, P beneath.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
I
ANNO XXVI
P
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XXVI : "year 26".
P : "Perugia".
Comment
Obverse legend usually more abbreviated.Interesting fact
The 10 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I (Perugia) ND (552-553) from the Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) was part of a series of coins issued during Justinian's reign that aimed to promote the Christian faith. The coin's design features an image of Justinian on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, signifying the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire during that time.
