40 Nummi - Justin I Constantinopolis; Type xs M xs ND
| Copper | 16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin I (518-527) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 518-527 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#297353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large M, xs each side, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
xs M xs
Δ
CON
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
Δ : "4th" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justin I, who was the first Byzantine Emperor to introduce the nummi, a new denomination of coinage, to replace the old system of 40 nummi to the solidus. This coin, which was issued during his reign (518-527 AD), bears his image and the inscription "Iustinianus Augustus" on the obverse, and on the reverse, it features the image of the Virgin Mary and the inscription "Mater Theou" (Mother of God). This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Byzantine coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.