40 Nummi - Justinian II (Syracuse) ND (685-695) front 40 Nummi - Justinian II (Syracuse) ND (685-695) back
40 Nummi - Justinian II (Syracuse) ND (685-695) photo

40 Nummi - Justinian II Syracuse ND

 
Copper 2.26 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Justinian II Rhinotmetos (685-695, 705-711)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
685-695
Value
40 Nummi (1⁄288)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.26 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#286880
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Large M, Monogram 38 above, star beneath.

Lettering: M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 Nummi coin is that it features an image of Justinian II, who was the last Byzantine emperor to use the title "King of Kings" on his coins.