5 Nummi - Justinian I Antioch, Tyche

€2.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentanummium = 5 Nummi (1⁄1440)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#240, MIB I#140, DOC I#205
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse script
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 descriptionTyche of Antioch seated left, retrograde epsilon to left, all within shrine.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: ⋺ : `5` nummi (= 1 pentanummium).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID4361379790
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