© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
20 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia Nicomedia ND
| Copper | 7.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Empress | Sophia (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 566-578 |
| Value | 20 Nummi = ½ Follis (1⁄576) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Large K, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year to right, mintmark below.
Lettering:
A/N/N/O
K
NI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Justin II and his wife, Aelia Sophia, on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.
