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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
120 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna ND
| Silver | 0.6 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 120 Nummi (1⁄60) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large PK within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: PK
Translation: "120" nummi.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 120 Nummi 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 an image of the Byzantine eagle on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Justinian's reign, which aimed to promote the imperial ideology and solidify the empire's power. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the 120 Nummi coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and cultural practices of the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century.
