20 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna, RAB

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year560-561
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight6 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#324, DOC I#345, MIB I#236
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust 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, RAB beneath.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse lettering☩ K ANNO XXXIIII RAB
(Translation: K : `20` nummi (= 1/2 follis). ANNO XXXIIII : `year 34`. RAB : `Ravenna`.)
Edge
MintRAB
Ravenna, Italy
MintageND (560-561) RAB - Anno XXXIIII (year 34) -
Catalog ID8686203660
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