5 Nummi - Justinian I (Constantinopolis; Small Module) ND (527-565) front 5 Nummi - Justinian I (Constantinopolis; Small Module) ND (527-565) back
5 Nummi - Justinian I (Constantinopolis; Small Module) ND (527-565) photo
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5 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Small Module ND

 
Copper 2.2 g 13 mm
Description
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
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297898
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Large Є, officina letter to right.

Lettering: Є A

Translation:
Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
A : "1st" officina.

Comment

Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).
Small module (12-15 mm).

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 importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during this period.