5 Nummi - Justinian I Nicomedia; Type N ☧ Є ND
| Copper | 1.4 g | 12 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#298639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large ☧ (Chi-Rho), N to left, Є to right
Lettering: N ☧ Є
Translation:
N : "Nicomedia".
Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
Comment
Obverse legend often illegible.https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1897250
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=7880656
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Nummi coin of Justinian I is that it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive crown, known as a "barbarossa," which was a symbol of his imperial power and authority.
