40 Nummi - Justinian I FELIX INDICTIONIS; Carthage ND
| Copper | 16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 538-539 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#299649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross, with A - W suspended from the horizontal limbs, surmounting smaller M which divides I - I, KART in exergue.
Lettering:
FELIX INDICTIONIS
A ♰ W
I M I
KART
Translation:
"Successful Election"
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
II : year "2".
KART : "Carthage".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Justinian I, who is known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to reform the empire's laws and administration. The coin's minting date, ND (538-539), falls during a period of economic recovery for the empire, following a series of wars and plagues that had depleted its resources. The coin's copper composition and relatively low denomination also reflect the empire's efforts to stabilize its economy and promote trade.
