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40 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; Bust Right ND
| Copper | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large M between star and cross, cross above, KART in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩
✶M♰
KART
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (=1 follis).
KART : "Carthage".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD. He is known for his ambitious building projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which was completed during his reign and remains one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey.
