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40 Nummi - Justinian I Nicomedia; Bust Facing ND
| Copper | 22.5 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 538-561 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Large M between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross or ⳨ above, officina letter beneath, mintmark (NIKM or NIKO or +NIKO or NIK) in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
M
ANNO XIII
B
NIK
Translation:
M : "40" Nummi (=1 follis)
ANNO XIII : "year 13".
Β : "2nd" officina.
NIK : "Nicomedia" mint.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse varieties exist: AVG, AVC, AVI; reverse varieties exist: NIK, NIKO, NIKM.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 538 to 561 AD. He was known for his ambitious building projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which was completed during his reign.
