20 Nummi - Justinian I Rome, Bust Facing

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year539-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight10 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#304A, MIB I#N224
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, 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 XX.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXX
(Translation: `20` nummi (= 1/2 follis).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (539-565)  - -
Catalog ID4726878180
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