© Saint Paul Antiques
© Saint Paul Antiques
20 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; ϱ; Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 8.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 554-562 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Large K, cross above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, ϱ beneath.
Lettering:
☩
K
ANNO XXXII
ϱ
Translation:
K : "20" nummi (= half follis).
ANNO XXXII : "year 32".
(τHεЧ-)ϱ(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Edge
Rough
Comment
There are several slight variations in the form of that mint-mark.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, and is known for his significant contributions to the Byzantine Empire, including the codification of Roman law and the construction of the Hagia Sophia.
