© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
40 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia Antioch ND
| Copper | 16 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Empress | Sophia (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 569-578 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, regnal year (sometimes with star beneath) to right, officina letter below, mintmark THEUP', THEUPO or THEUPO'.
Lettering:
☩
M
ANNO IIIII
tHϵЧP'
Translation:
M = 40 (Nummi)
ANNO IIIII = Year 5
tHϵЧP' = Theoupolis (Antioch)
Comment
Legend usually blundered and often uninteligible.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Emperor Justin II and his wife, Aelia Sophia, on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.
