© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
8 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type ☩ ND
| Copper | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 8 Nummi (1⁄900) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large H between smaller A and P, cross above, sometimes with exergual line beneath.
Lettering:
☩
A H P
Translation: H : "8" nummi.
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. He is depicted with a long beard and a crown, symbolizing his power and authority. This coin was circulated during a time of great change and turmoil in the Byzantine Empire, marked by religious conflicts and territorial disputes. Despite this, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Byzantine Empire and its influence on the history of currency.
