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5 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; Officina Letter ND
| Copper | 2.15 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | Pentanummium = 5 Nummi (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#186838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Large Є with cross at centre, officina letter to right, sometimes with pellet beneath.
Lettering: ⋳ B
Translation:
Є : "5" nummi (= 1 pentanummium).
B : "2nd" officina.
Comment
Obverse legend usually only partially visible.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the influence of Christianity during the Byzantine Empire and the importance of religious symbols in the empire's currency.
