5 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Small Module

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Justinian I (527-565)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 527-565
Value Pentanummium = 5 Nummi (1⁄1440)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.2 g
Diameter 13 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
297898
References BCV# 171
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Lettering: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG

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

Reverse

Large Є, officina letter to right.

Lettering: Є A

Translation:
Є : "5" nummi (= pentanummium).
A : "1st" officina.

Mint

Constantinopolis (Βυζάντιον, Κωνσταντινούπολις), modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-1453)

Comments

Obverse legend can vary (usually incomplete).
Small module (12-15 mm).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (527-565) A
ND (527-565) B
ND (527-565) Γ
ND (527-565) Δ

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