20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia Antioch; broken P type ND
| Copper | 6.24 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Empress | Sophia (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 574-575 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.24 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Large K, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right (X), officina letter below, broken P. (No mintmark on this series).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A +
N K
N X
O e
Translation:
20
Year ten.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Justin II and his wife, Aelia Sophia, on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.
