10 Nummi - Justinian I (Thessalonica; ANNO) ND (527-565) front 10 Nummi - Justinian I (Thessalonica; ANNO) ND (527-565) back
10 Nummi - Justinian I (Thessalonica; ANNO) ND (527-565) photo
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10 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; ANNO ND

 
Copper 3.1 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#298200
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, TЄS in exergue.

Lettering:

I
ANNO XXXЧII
TЄS

Translation:
I : "10" nummi (= decanummium).
ANNO XXXЧII : "year 37".
TЄS : "Thessalonica".

Comment

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