20 Nummi - Justin I Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year518-527
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis (1⁄576)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionBronze
Weight6.58 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#90, DOC I#34a, Sommer Byz#2.33, MIB I#42
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust, facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringDN IVSTINVS PP AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Justinus Perpetual Augustuss)
Reverse descriptionLarge K; to left, long cross between N and I; to right officina letter.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (518-527) A - Nicomedia, 1st officina -
ND (518-527) B - Nicomedia, 2nd officina -
Catalog ID6627515990
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