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40 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna ND
| Copper | 11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560-564 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large I between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, RAVEN/NA or RAB beneath.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
M
ANNO XXXIIII
RAVEN
NA
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ANNO XXXIIII : "year 34".
RAVENNA : "Ravenna".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi 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 a depiction of the Byzantine Empire's symbol, the double-headed eagle, on the other. This coin was widely used throughout the empire during Justinian's reign and remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
