20 Nummi - Justinian I Perugia, XXVI

€301,272.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year552-553
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight5.8 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#327, DOC I#356, MIB I#97, BMC Byz#322
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right.
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 K between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above, P beneath.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse lettering☩ K ANNO XXVI P
(Translation: K : `20` nummi (= 1/2 follis). ANNO XXVI : `year 26`. P : `Perugia`.)
Edge
MintP
Perugia, Italy
MintageND (552-553) P - Anno XXVI (year 26) -
Catalog ID9685697620
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