5 Nummi - Justinian I Uncertain Mint; V, Bust Left ND
| Copper | 2 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 | 2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#299256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large V within wreath.
Lettering: V
Translation: "5" nummi (= 1 pentanummium).
Comment
Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).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 lay the foundation for the Byzantine Empire's continued prosperity and influence in the centuries that followed.
