20 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; ANTIX, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 7.7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-528 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#299033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large K, long cross to left dividing A-N above and TI-X bellow, officina letter to right.
Lettering: ANTIX K B
Translation:
ANTI(-o-)X(-eia) : "Antioch".
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
B : "2nd" officina.
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.Antioch was almost destroyed by a great earthquake on 29 November 528, after which it was renamed Theopolis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Byzantine eagle. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the era.
