20 Nummi - Justinian I Ravenna, RAVEN

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
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#325, DOC I#346
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, cross above, R to left, A to right, VEN in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringR K A VEN
(Translation: K : `20` nummi (= 1/2 follis). RAVEN : `Ravenna`.)
Edge
MintRAVEN
Ravenna, Italy
MintageND (527-565) RAVEN - -
Catalog ID2813644410
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