Κέρμα
coin
Translated by Nick Nicholas5 Nov 2008Vetting: high6 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] the smallest [sc. denominations].1
For under the Emperor Justinian, whereas money-changers would give lenders 210 obols (known as follis) for a gold stater,2 he contrived profit for himself, and ordered that only 180 obols should be given per stater, taking off a sixth of the value of the gold.
For under the Emperor Justinian, whereas money-changers would give lenders 210 obols (known as follis) for a gold stater,2 he contrived profit for himself, and ordered that only 180 obols should be given per stater, taking off a sixth of the value of the gold.