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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
5 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica ND
| Copper | 1.3 g | 13 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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Є, s to right.
Lettering: Є s
Translation: Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
Comment
Attribution to Thessalonica not certain; Hahn gives it ot Carthage.Obverse legend can vary.
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, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD, implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and strengthening its military. These reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, helped to establish the Byzantine Empire as a major power in the region for centuries to come.
