© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
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#297424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large M, ☧ (Chi-Rho) each side and above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Lettering:
☧
☧M☧
ϵ
CON
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ϵ : "5th" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.
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 an image of Jesus Christ on the other. This reflects the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire during this period.
