10 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type ✶

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Justinian I (527-565)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 527-565
Value Decanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
298202
References BCV# 187
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: DN IVSTINIANVS P A

Translation:
D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-erpetuus) A(-vgvstvs)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor"

Reverse


A I P

Lettering: I : "10" nummi (= decanummium)

Mint

Thessalonica, Macedonia, modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece

Comments

Variant of BCV 187.
Obverse legend can vary.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (527-565) 

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