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40 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; ✶M☾, ☩THЄЧP, Enthroned ND
| Copper | 17.3 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 529-538 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large M between star and crescent, cross above, officina letter beneath, ☩THЄЧP in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
✶M☾
Δ
☩THЄЧP
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
Δ : "4th" officina.
THЄЧP(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.Antioch was almost destroyed by a great earthquake on 29 November 528, after which it was renamed Theopolis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Byzantine Empire. He is depicted on the coin in a seated position, with his right hand holding a scepter and his left hand resting on a shield. This image was a common representation of Byzantine emperors during this period, and was meant to convey their authority and power.
