© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Nummus - Justinian I Carthage; A c ND
| Copper | 0.6 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 1 Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large A, c beneath.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
A
c
Translation:
A : "1" nummus.
c : "Carthage".
Comment
Obverse legend normally illegible.Interesting fact
The Nummus coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions during the Byzantine Empire, and it was one of the most widely used coins in the empire's economy. It was made of copper, which was a readily available and affordable material at the time, and it weighed only 0.6 grams, making it a small and portable form of currency. Despite its small size, the Nummus coin played a significant role in the economy of the Byzantine Empire, and it remained in circulation for many centuries.
