20 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Bust Right ND
| Copper | 7.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-538 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Large K, long cross to left, sometimes with pellet beneath; stars above and below, officina letter to right.
Lettering:
✶
♰ Κ ∆
✶
Translation:
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
Δ : "4th" officina.
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 a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during his reign.
