10 Nummi - Justinian I Perugia, Bust Left

€301,274.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year552-553
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDecanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#328B
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) `Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionLarge I, surmounted by cross, between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, P beneath.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse lettering☩ I ANNO XXVI P
(Translation: I : `10` nummi (= 1 decanummium). ANNO XXVI : `year 26`. P : `Perugia`.)
Edge
MintP
Perugia, Italy
MintageND (552-553) P - Anno XXVI (year 26) -
Catalog ID5909998770
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