20 Nummi - Justinian I Rome, ✶K♰

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year539-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis = 20 Nummi (1⁄360)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight9 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#302
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; star to left, cross to right; all within wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering✶K♰
(Translation: K : `20` nummi (= 1/2 follis).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (539-565)  - -
Catalog ID4812773030
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