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5 Nummi - Justinian I Rome, ANNO XXX
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire |
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| Year | 556-557 |
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| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
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| Reverse description | Central field bears the Greek numeral Є (epsilon) denoting the denomination of 5 nummi, accompanied by the Latin regnal year inscription ANNO XXX indicating the thirtieth year of Justinian I's reign (556–557 AD). The design is characteristically sparse, as was standard for Byzantine pentanummia of this period, with the large denomination mark dominating the flan. A dotted border or partial border frames the design, consistent with Rome mint issues of this series. The surfaces exhibit a green patina with areas of encrustation typical of excavated copper coinage. |
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| Reverse lettering | Є ANNO XXX (Translation: Є : `5` nummi (= 1 pentanummium). ANNO XXX : `year 30`.) |
| Edge | Plain |
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