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4 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica ND
| Copper | 1.8 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 4 Nummi (1⁄1800) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Δ between smaller A and P.
Lettering: A Δ P
Translation: Δ : "4" nummi.
Comment
Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).Interesting fact
The Justinian I coin was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coinage reform of 538-539, which introduced the nummus, a new denomination equal to 1/40 of a solidus, was an attempt to address the empire's financial difficulties and stabilize the currency. The nummus was made of copper and was intended to be used for small transactions, while the solidus, made of gold, remained the standard unit of account for larger transactions. This coinage reform was an important step in the development of the Byzantine monetary system and had a lasting impact on the empire's economy.
