20 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; C, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 8.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#300177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large K, cross to left, stars above and beneath, C to right.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
✶
♰K C
✶
Translation:
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
C : "Carthage".
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 portrait is shown facing to the right. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 527 to 565 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Byzantine Empire. Despite being made of copper, which is a relatively common metal, this coin is still considered valuable among collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
