42 Nummi (523-533) front 42 Nummi (523-533) back
42 Nummi (523-533) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

42 Nummi

 
Bronze 7.43 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Vandal City of Carthage (Vandal Kingdom)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
523-533
Value
42 Nummi
Currency
Nummus (480-533)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.43 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#145660
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse head above value.

Script: Latin

Lettering: XLII

Translation: 42

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Vandal Kingdom's rule over Carthage, which lasted from 429 to 534 AD. Despite being made of bronze, the coin was still considered valuable and played an important role in the economy of the time.