© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
40 Nummi - Justinian I Constantine in Numidia; Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 15 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 540-541 |
| 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#301245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large M between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, A beneath, CON in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
M
ANNO XIIII
A
CON
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ANNO XIIII : "year 14".
A : "1st" officina.
CON : "Constantine" (Numidia).
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 one side, and a bust of Constantine the Great on the other. This is notable because Constantine was the first Christian Roman Emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity, while Justinian I is known for his military campaigns and legal reforms. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the continuity of the Roman Empire and the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine period.
