© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
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#298553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large M, cross on either side and above, officina letter beneath, NIKM in exergue.
Lettering:
♰
♰M♰
B
NIKM
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
B : "2nd" officina.
NIKM : "Nicomedia".
Comment
Obverse legend can vary.Mint-mark can vary as NIKM~ or NIKMS.
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 the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during this period.
