120 Nummi, Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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One (1) 120 nummi coin, Justinian I

Description (Brief)

Byzantine Empire, 527 - 565

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Obverse Image: Right facing portrait bust of Justinian I wearing robe, diadem, and cuirassed.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSTINI / ANVS / PP / AV

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Reverse Image: A wreath encircling two large letters.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: PK

Date Made: 527 - 565

Head Of Government: Justinian I Emperor of ByzantiumMaker: Justinian I Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Italy: Emilia-Romagna, RavennaTurkey: İstanbul province, Byzantium

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0031Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0031

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: bronze (overall material)Measurements: overall: .1 mm x 11.5 mm; in x 7/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-ec60-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304117

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