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© Roma Numismatics Limited
40 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; ΘYΠOΛS, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 13.2 g | 29 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 | 13.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Large M between two stars, cross above, officina letter beneath, ΘYΠOΛS in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
✶M✶
Γ
ΘYΠOΛS
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
Γ : "3rd" officina.
Θ(-ε-)YΠOΛ(-ι-)S : "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, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Byzantine eagle. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the era.
