10 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna, ☩, Bust Facing

€2.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecanummium = 10 Nummi (1⁄720)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#334, DOC I#366, MIB I#238, BMC Byz#400
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield.
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 cross, with star in each angle, all within wreath.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering✶ ✶ ☩ ✶ ✶
Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID3548178830
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