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40 Nummi - Justin I Constantinopolis; Type ♰M☽

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Justin I (518-527)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 518-527
Value 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 16 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
297351
References BCV# 65
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Emperor right.

Lettering: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG

Translation:
D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Emperor"

Reverse

Large M, cross to left, cross above, crescent inward to right, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.

Lettering:

♰M☽
ϵ
CON

Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
ϵ : "5th" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.

Edge

Plain

Mint

CON Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (518-527) CON ϵ 5th Officina

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