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© Trustees of the British Museum
20 Nummi - Justinian I Rome; Bust Facing, ANNO ND
| Copper | 10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 557-558 |
| Value | ½ Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large XX with A/N/N/O between. regnal year in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX
ANNO XXXI
Translation:
XX : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).
ANNO XXXI : "year 31".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was minted in 557-558 AD, a period when the empire was facing inflation, debasement of the currency, and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the economic and political climate of the time.
