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© Roma Numismatics Limited
20 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; ANTX, 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large K, long cross to left dividing A-N above and T-X bellow, officina letter to right.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: ANTX K Γ
Translation:
ANT(-io-)X(-eia) : "Antioch".
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
Γ : "3rd" 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 military change in the Byzantine Empire, as Justinian I was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to reconquer lost territories. Despite the challenges of the time, the coinage of the Byzantine Empire remained a symbol of stability and continuity, with coins like this one serving as a tangible representation of the empire's power and influence.
