© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
20 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; ΘVΠOΛS, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 5.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 529-565 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large K, long cross to left dividing Θ-V above and Π-O/Λ-S bellow, officina letter to right.
Lettering: ΘVΠOΛS K Γ
Translation:
Θ(-εo-)VΠOΛ(-ι-)S : "Theopolis" (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. He is depicted with a bust right, which means that his head is turned to the right and his face is shown in profile. This design was a common feature of Byzantine coins during this period.
