40 Nummi - Justinian I Nicomedia; Type ♰M♰, Leaf ND
| Copper | 18 g | 30 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 | 18 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#298554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large M, cross on either side and above, officina letter beneath, NIKM and leaf in exergue.
Lettering:
♰
♰M♰
B
NIKM
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
B : "2nd" officina.
NIKM : "Nicomedia".
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.Interesting fact
The 40 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I (Nicomedia; Type ♰M♰, Leaf) ND (527-538) from the Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) was part of a series of coins issued during Justinian's reign that aimed to promote Christianity and solidify the empire's religious stance. The coin's design features an image of Justinian on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the empire's conversion to Christianity. This series of coins was minted in large quantities and was used extensively in trade and commerce throughout the empire, making it a significant artifact in the history of Byzantine numismatics.
