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5 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Type ☧ ND
| Copper | 2.4 g | 15 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large ☧ (Chi-Rho), Є to right, officina letter to left.
Lettering: B ☧ Є
Translation:
B : "2nd" officina.
Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
Comment
Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Nummi coin of Justinian I is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor on one side and the symbol of the Cross on the other, reflecting the importance of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire during his reign (527-565 AD).
