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© Roma Numismatics Limited
20 Nummi - Justinian I Uncertain Italian ND
| Copper | 5 g | 21 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 | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram "AND", s above, k beneath, all within wreath.
Lettering:
s
(monogram)
k
Translation: k : "20" nummi (= ½ follis)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD. He was known for his ambitious building projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which was completed during his reign and remains one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey.
