20 Nummi - Justinian I (Carthage; PΛ, Bust Facing) ND (548-549) front 20 Nummi - Justinian I (Carthage; PΛ, Bust Facing) ND (548-549) back
20 Nummi - Justinian I (Carthage; PΛ, Bust Facing) ND (548-549) photo
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.

20 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; PΛ, Bust Facing ND

 
Copper 10 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Justinian I (527-565)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
548-549
Value
½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#300182
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large K between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, PΛ beneath, KART in exergue.

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering:

K
ANNO XXII

KART

Translation:
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
ANNO XXII : "year 22".
KART : "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, and is known for his significant contributions to the Byzantine Empire, including the codification of Roman law and the construction of the Hagia Sophia.