© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna; Regnal Year, Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 552-565 |
| Value | Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large I between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year (sometimes with stars above and beneath the numerals), all within wreath.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
I
ANNO XXXVI
Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
ANNO XXXVI : "year 36".
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. The coin was minted during Justinian's reign, which lasted from 527 to 565 AD, a period marked by military campaigns, religious conflicts, and economic reforms. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's bust and the imperial title, reflects the centralized power and authority of the Byzantine Empire during this time. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the 10 Nummi coin remained a widely used denomination, indicating the importance of coinage in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire.
