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Nummus - Justinian I VOT XIII; Carthage ND
| Copper | 0.6 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 539-540 |
| 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#300297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines in linear border within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
XIII
Translation: "Vows for the 13th Reign Anniversary"
Comment
Obverse legend normally illegible.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 an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This highlights the importance of religion in the Byzantine Empire during this period.
