40 Nummi - Justinian I (Carthage; S, Bust Facing) ND (539-541) front 40 Nummi - Justinian I (Carthage; S, Bust Facing) ND (539-541) back
40 Nummi - Justinian I (Carthage; S, Bust Facing) ND (539-541) photo
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40 Nummi - Justinian I Carthage; S, Bust Facing ND

 
Copper 20.88 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Justinian I (527-565)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
539-541
Value
1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Copper
Weight
20.88 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92560
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Large M between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, S beneath, CAR in exergue.

Lettering:

M
ANNO XIII
S
CAR

Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ANNO XIII : "year 13".
CAR : "Carthage".

Edge

Plain

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 known for his significant reforms in the legal and administrative systems of the empire.