40 Nummi - Justinian I Rome, M☩

€304,641.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year539-565
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Follis = 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#294A, MIB I#215
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 M, cross to right and above, ROMA in exergue, all within wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse lettering☩ M☩ ROMA
(Translation: M : `40` nummi (= 1 follis). ROMA : `Rome`.)
Edge
MintROMA
Rome, Italy (476-date)
MintageND (539-565) ROMA - -
Catalog ID3718733380
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