40 Nummi - Justin I Constantinopolis, Type ☾M♰

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year518-527
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight16 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#67A
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Emperor right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINVS P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs) `Our Lord Justin, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionLarge M, crescent inward to left, cross above and to right, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering☩ ☾M♰ ϵ CON
(Translation: M : `40` nummi (= 1 follis). ϵ : `5th` officina. CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.)
EdgeSmooth
MintCON
Constantinople, modern-day
Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)
MintageND (518-527) CON ϵ - 5th Officina -
Catalog ID1389524980
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