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10 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna; Bust Right ND
| Copper | 3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross, with star in each angle, all within wreath.
Lettering:
✶ ✶
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✶ ✶
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. Justinian I ruled from 527 to 565 AD and implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the empire's economy and military. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3 grams, and its design features a bust of Justinian I on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features the emperor's name and title in Greek. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the 10 Nummi coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of the Byzantine Empire during this period.
