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1 Nummus Imitating Vandal Kingdom Nummus
| Bronze | 1 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501-534 |
| Value | 1 Nummus |
| Currency | Nummus (circa 501-534) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#357326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wreath surrounding TOV TLVM X X [retrograde]
Comment
Coins similar to those of the Vandal Kingdom but with much cruder styles and with dots or lozenges rather than actual legends are probably not official issues of the Vandal Kingdom, but rather imitations of a neighbouring barbarous tribe (possibly the Mauri).The exact date-range for these imitations are unknown, but it is suggested they were struck from the early-6th century, probably to around the end of the Vandal Kingdom (534).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created by the Uncertain Germanic tribes as an imitation of the Vandal Kingdom Nummus, which was a coin used by the Vandal Kingdom in North Africa during the 5th century. This imitation coin was likely created as a way for the Germanic tribes to trade with the Vandal Kingdom and other regions that accepted the Vandal Kingdom Nummus as currency. Despite being an imitation, the coin still holds historical significance as it showcases the cultural exchange and trade networks that existed between different civilizations during that time period.
