10 Nummi - Justinian I Rome; ✶♰✶, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539-565 |
| 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#302551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I, surmounted by cross, between two stars, all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
♰
✶I✶
Translation: I : "10" nummi (= 1 decanummium).
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 539 to 565 AD, a period marked by major military campaigns, religious controversies, and economic reforms. Despite these challenges, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and expand its influence, with the 10 Nummi coin serving as a symbol of the empire's economic power and stability.
