10 Nummi - Justinian I Rome, ✶I✶, Bust Facing

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year539-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight6 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#308, DOC I#331, MIB I#228, BMC Vandal#31
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger and shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIANVS P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-erpetuus) AVG(-ustus) `Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionLarge I between two stars, all within wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering✶I✶
(Translation: I : `10` nummi (= 1 decanummium).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (539-565)  - -
Catalog ID9227794720
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