10 Nummi - Justin II and Aelia Sophia Carthage

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year570-575
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#400, DOC I#200, BMC Byz#271, MIB I#80
Obverse descriptionOn left, bust of Justin II, facing, helmeted, cuirassed; on right, bust of Sophia, facing, crowned, draped; a cross between their heads; inscription in exergue. Fragmentary legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINO ET SOFIA AG VITA
(Translation: Our lords Justin and Sophia, augusts)
Reverse descriptionValue between N and M, sometimes with pellets above letters.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringN I M
(Translation: 10 nummi)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (570-575)  - -
Catalog ID1342946700
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