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125 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna ND
| Silver | 0.68 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 125 Nummi (5⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large PKЄ, usually with cross or branch above, all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: PKЄ
Translation: "125" nummi.
Interesting fact
The 125 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I (Ravenna) ND (527-565) from the Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) was made of silver, weighing 0.68 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the economy of the Byzantine Empire, serving as a widely used denomination for everyday transactions. Its design features the image of Justinian I, who was known for his military campaigns and legal reforms, and on the reverse side, it bears the image of the Byzantine Empire's symbol, the double-headed eagle.
