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2 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage ND
| Copper | 0.7 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 2 Nummi (1⁄3600) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large B.
Lettering: B
Translation: "2" nummi.
Interesting fact
The 2 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I (Carthage) ND (527-565) from the Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) was part of a series of coins issued during Justinian's reign that aimed to promote Christianity and solidify the empire's dominance. The coin's design features an image of Justinian on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, signifying the empire's shift towards Christianity as its official religion.
