© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
40 Nummi - Justinian I Rome; ✶M☩ ND
| Copper | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539-565 |
| Value | 1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large M between star and cross, cross above, ROMA in exergue, all within wreath.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
☩
✶M☩
ROMA
Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ROMA : "Rome".
Comment
Obverse: the legend is sometimes slightly varied, or even a little blundered, and the style of the bust is much coarser., with a larger head and thicker neck.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 cross on the other, which was a common design element in Byzantine coins. This coin was also made of copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. Additionally, the coin's weight of 10 grams was a standard weight for coins of its denomination.
