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5 Nummi - Justin I Nicomedia ND
| Bronze | 2.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin I (518-527) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 518-527 |
| Value | 5 Nummi (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#358584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Chi Rho with N to left and ε to right
Script: Latin
Translation:
N = Nicomedia
ε = 5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Nummi coin of Justin I (Nicomedia) is that it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive "Pannonian" style crown, which was a type of crown worn by Byzantine emperors during the early Middle Ages. This crown was characterized by a rounded dome and a narrow band that ran across the forehead, and it was often decorated with gems and other precious materials. The use of this crown on the coinage of Justin I reflects the influence of Western European styles on Byzantine art and architecture during this period.
