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40 Nummi - Justinian I (Antioch; τHЧϱ; Bust Facing) ND (554-561) front 40 Nummi - Justinian I (Antioch; τHЧϱ; Bust Facing) ND (554-561) back
40 Nummi - Justinian I (Antioch; τHЧϱ; Bust Facing) ND (554-561) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
40 Nummi - Justinian I (Antioch; τHЧϱ; Bust Facing) ND (554-561) front 40 Nummi - Justinian I (Antioch; τHЧϱ; Bust Facing) ND (554-561) back
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

40 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; τHЧϱ; Bust Facing ND

 
Copper 19 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
 Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
 Justinian I (527-565)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 554-561
Value
 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
Currency
 First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 19 g
Diameter
 37 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#298841
Rarity index
 92%

Reverse

Large M, cross above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, officina letter beneath, τHЧϱ (sometimes followed by star) or τHЧϱ| in exergue.

Lettering:
☩
M
ANNO XXↅIII
Γ
τHЧϱ

Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ANNO XXↅIII : "year 29".
Γ : "3rd" officina.
τH(-ε-)Чϱ(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).

Comment

Obverse legend can vary.