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40 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Type ✶M♁ ND
| Copper | 16 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-538 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large M, star to left, cross on globe to right, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
✶M♁
Γ
CON
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
Γ : "3rd" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
Comment
Obverse: sometimes with cross above head.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 depiction of the Byzantine state's symbol, the Chi-Rho, on the other. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ," and it represents the Christian faith that was prevalent in the Byzantine Empire during this time period. This coin is a unique representation of the blending of Christianity and ancient Roman culture that characterized the Byzantine Empire.
