© CGB
© CGB
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#297375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, cross between two pellets 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. He is depicted with a long beard and a crown, symbolizing his power and authority. This coin was circulated during a time of great change and upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, marked by religious controversies, military conflicts, and political instability. Despite these challenges, the empire continued to thrive and issue coins like this one, which have become valuable artifacts for collectors and historians today.
