© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
16 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type ☩ ⳨ ☩ ND
| Copper | 7 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 | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, ⳨ (Rho-Tau) between crosses above, TЄS B in exergue.
Lettering:
☩ ⳨ ☩
A IS P
TЄS B
Translation:
IS : "16" nummi.
TЄS(salonika) : Thessalonica.
Comment
Variant with two crosses of BCV 178A.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. He is depicted with a long beard and a crown, symbolizing his power and authority. This coin was circulated during his reign, which lasted from 527 to 565 AD, and it was used as a standard form of currency throughout the Byzantine Empire.
