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40 Nummi - Justinian I Constantinopolis; Type ✶M✶

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Justinian I (527-565)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 527-538
Value 40 Nummi (1⁄180)
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition Copper
Weight 16 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
297420
References BCV# 160
David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).

Obverse

Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Lettering: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG

Translation:
D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor"

Reverse

Large M between two stars, cross above, officina letter beneath, CON in exergue.

Lettering:

✶M✶
Γ
CON

Translation:
M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis).
Γ : "3rd" officina.
CON(stantinopolis) : Constantinopolis.

Mint

CON Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (527-538) CON A 1st Officina 7%
ND (527-538) CON B 2nd Officina 0%
ND (527-538) CON Γ 3rd Officina 33%
ND (527-538) CON Δ 4th Officina 13%
ND (527-538) CON ϵ 5th Officina 40%

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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