20 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna; RAVEN ND
| Copper | 6 g | 24 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 | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#301288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large K, cross above, R to left, A to right, VEN in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
R K A
VEN
Translation:
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
RAVEN : "Ravenna".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Nummi coin of Justinian I is that it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive crown, known as a "barbarous radiate" crown, which was a hallmark of Byzantine imperial iconography during this period.
