© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
40 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; •••, Bust Right ND
| Copper | 15 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 | 15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large M between star and cross, cross above, three pellets beneath, KART in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩
✶M♰
•••
KART
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (=1 follis).
KART : "Carthage".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD, implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and strengthening its military. These reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, helped to establish the Byzantine Empire as a major power in the region for centuries to come.
