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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
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#304644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large M between cross and star, 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 of Justinian I is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was minted during Justinian's reign, which lasted from 539 to 565 AD, a period marked by military campaigns, religious conflicts, and economic reforms. Despite these challenges, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive, and the 40 Nummi coin remained a widely used denomination throughout the empire.
