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40 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia Nicomedia ND
| Bronze | 11.9 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Empress | Sophia (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 566-578 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄288) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Large M below small cross, regnal year on right, mintmark in exergue, officina letter between M legs.
Lettering:
ANNO
NIKO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Justin II and his wife, Aelia Sophia, on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.
