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40 Nummi - Justinian I Nicomedia; Type ✶M♰ 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Large M, star to left, cross to right and above, officina letter beneath, NIKM in exergue.
Lettering:
☩
✶M♰
A
NIKM
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
A : "1st" officina.
NIKM : "Nicomedia".
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.Mint-mark can vary as NIKM~ or NIKMϽ.
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. He is depicted with a long beard and a crown, symbolizing his power and authority. This coin was circulated during his reign, which lasted from 527 to 538 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the Byzantine Empire. Despite being made of copper, which is a relatively common metal, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
