518-527 AD Justinian I Byzantine Rome 5 Nummi Chi Rho Christogram Christian Coin

Description

5 Nummi - Justin I
Constantinopolis
Features
Country
Byzantine Empire
Restoration of the Roman Empire
(Byzantine states)
Emperor
Justin I (
518-527
)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
518-527
Value
Pentanummium = 5 nummi (1/2304)
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (
498-720
)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.88 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Number
N# 99964
References
BCV# 75,  DOC I# 21a
Obverse
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Lettering:
D N IVSTINVS P P AVG
Translation:
D(ominus) N(oster) IVSTINVS P(ater) P(atriae) AVG(ustus) :
"Our Lord Justin, Father of the Fatherhood, August".
Reverse
Chi Rho symbol, B to left, E to right.
Lettering:
B/Chi-rho/E
Translation:
E = 5 (nummi).
Edge
Smooth.
Mint
Constantinopolis, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey
ONE BUY = ONE COIN