© CGB
© CGB
16 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type ☩ ND
| Copper | 5.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 16 Nummi (1⁄450) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, cross above, TЄS in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
A IS P
TЄS
Translation:
IS : "16" nummi.
TЄS(salonika) : Thessalonica.
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 a cross on the other, which was a common design element in Byzantine coins. This coin was also made of copper, which was a widely used material for coins in the Byzantine Empire due to its abundance and affordability. Additionally, the coin's weight of 5.3 grams suggests that it was a relatively small coin, making it easy to handle and transport.
