16 Nummi, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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One (1) 16 nummi coin, Justinian I

Description (Brief)

Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Right facing bust of Justinian pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSINI-ANVS / PP / AVG

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Reverse Image: Large I with A-SP to left and right (resembling AISP), a cross flanked by stars on both sides sits above the lettering.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: AISP / TES

Date Made: 527 - 565

Maker: Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Greece: Macedonia, Thessaloníki

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0023Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0023Accession Number: 1995.0049

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: ae (overall material)Measurements: overall: .1 mm x 22.5 mm; in x 7/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-19df-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251013

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