© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
16 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type ☩, no mint-mark 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#297374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, ☩ above, no mint-mark.
Lettering:
☩
A IS P
Translation: IS : "16" nummi.
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 an image of the Byzantine eagle on the other. This coin was part of a large-scale minting reform implemented by Justinian I, which aimed to standardize coinage across the empire and improve the economy. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively cheap material, the coin was still considered valuable and widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
