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5 Nummi - Justinian I VICTORIA AG; Carthage ND
| Copper | 2.7 g | 17 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large Є, legend around, CAR in exergue.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AG
Є
CAR
Translation:
VICTORIA A(-u-)G(-usta) : "Victory of Emperor".
Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
CAR : "Carthage".
Comment
Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).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 the legend "VICTORIA AG" on the other, indicating that it was minted during his reign and under his authority.
