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5 Nummi - Justin I Antioch ND
| Copper | 1.6 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin I (518-527) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 518-527 |
| Value | 5 Nummi (1⁄2304) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Tyche of Antioch, turreted, seated left within columned shrine with half submerged figure of river-god Orontes swimming at her feet
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: Ⲉ
Interesting fact
The 5 Nummi coin featuring Justin I (Antioch) ND (518-527) from the Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that saw a significant change in the design of the Byzantine coinage. The coin features a portrait of the emperor on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, signifying the growing influence of Christianity in the empire. This change in design was a departure from the traditional Roman-style coins that had been used in the past and marked a new era in Byzantine coinage.
