20 Nummi - Justinian I Rome, ♰K✶

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IssuerByzantine Empire
Year539-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight8 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#303, DOC I#325b, MIB I#223, BMC Vandal#15
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 to left, star to right; all within wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering♰K✶
(Translation: K : `20` nummi (= 1/2 follis).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (539-565)  - -
Catalog ID2851853510
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