20 Nummi - Justin I Nicomedia ND
| Bronze | 6.58 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin I (518-527) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 518-527 |
| Value | ½ Follis (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.58 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large K; to left, long cross between N and I; to right officina letter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Nummi coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of Justin I, who was the first Byzantine emperor to introduce a new system of coinage that included the nummi, a low-denomination coin that was used for everyday transactions. This coin was issued during his reign from 518 to 527 AD and was made of bronze, weighing 6.58 grams.
