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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
16 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type • ☩ • ND
| Copper | 5 g | 20 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 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, cross between two pellets above, TЄS in exergue.
Lettering:
• ☩ •
A IS P
TЄS
Translation:
IS : "16" nummi.
TЄS(salonika) : Thessalonica.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Nummi coin of Justinian I is that it features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the symbol of the cross, which was a common feature of Byzantine coins during this period. This coin was minted during Justinian's reign, which lasted from 527 to 565 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Byzantine Empire. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively common metal at the time, the coin's design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item today.
