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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
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#298080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Large H between smaller A and P, cross between two pellets above, sometimes with exergual line beneath.
Lettering:
• ☩ •
A H P
Translation: H : "8" nummi.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 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 included the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of separate currencies for different regions with a standardized currency for the entire empire. The 8 Nummi coin was part of this new system and was widely used throughout the empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Byzantine Empire and its influence on the development of modern currency systems.
