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Nummus - Gunthamund Carthage
| Bronze | 0.59 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Gunthamund (484-496) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 484-496 |
| Value | 1 Nummus = ⅒ Denarii (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Letter surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Gunthamund (Carthage) coin is that it features an image of the Vandal king Gunthamund on one side and a cross on the other, indicating the influence of Christianity during the Vandal Kingdom's rule in North Africa.
