JUSTIN II Decanummium

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year566-572
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecanummium
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#399, BMC Byz#255, DOC I#195
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed bust, facing .
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLarge I; two pellets above, V/S to left, TI/NI to right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringV TI I S NI
(Translation: Justin (II) I = 10 nummi)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (566-572)  - -
Catalog ID7269270810
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