10 Nummi - Justinian I VICTORIA AG; Carthage; Γ ND
| Copper | 4.5 g | 18 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#300295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing to front, holding wreath and globus cruciger, Γ in field to right, X between two stars in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AG
Γ
✶X✶
Translation: "Victory of Emperor".
Comment
Legend can vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and the symbol of the Byzantine Empire, the double-headed eagle, on the other. This coin was circulated during a time of great cultural and religious change in the Byzantine Empire, and its design reflects the influence of Christianity, which had recently been adopted as the empire's official religion.