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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
16 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type Θ Є W 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#297379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, PI to right, Θ Є W above, TЄS in exergue.
Lettering:
Θ Є W
A IS PI
TЄS
Translation:
IS : "16" nummi.
TЄS(salonika) : Thessalonica.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Nummi 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 means of payment and exchange in the Byzantine Empire. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively common metal at the time, the coin's design and the fact that it was issued by the imperial authority made it a valuable and sought-after item among collectors and traders.
