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40 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; tHЄЧP; Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 16.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 559-565 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large M, cross above, A/N/N/O to left, numerals representing the regnal year to right, officina letter beneath, tHЄЧP or tHЄЧP| in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
M
ANNO XXXЧI
Γ
tHЄЧP
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ANNO XXXЧI : "year 36".
Γ : "3rd" officina.
tHЄЧP(-olis) : "Theopolis" (Antioch).
Comment
This type usually shows a blundered lettering.