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5 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch; Tyche ND
| Copper | 2.2 g | 14 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Tyche of Antioch seated left, retrograde epsilon to left, all within shrine.
Lettering: ⋺
Translation: ⋺ : "5" nummi (= 1 pentanummium).
Comment
Obverse legend usually only partially visible.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Nummi coin featuring Justinian I is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. Justinian I ruled from 527 to 565 AD and during his reign, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and strengthening its military. The 5 Nummi coin was one of the new coinage introduced during this period, and it was designed to replace the older coinage system that had become devalued over time. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the 5 Nummi coin remained a stable and widely used currency throughout the Byzantine Empire.
