Nummus - Hilderic (Carthage) (523-530) front Nummus - Hilderic (Carthage) (523-530) back
Nummus - Hilderic (Carthage) (523-530) photo
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Nummus - Hilderic Carthage

 
Bronze 0.60 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Vandal Kingdom
King
Hilderic (523-530)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
523-530
Value
1 Nummus = ⅒ Denarius (0.1)
Currency
Denarius (440-534)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
0.60 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#145841
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Cross surrounded by wreath.

Interesting fact

The Nummus - Hilderic (Carthage) coin was used as a form of currency during the Vandal Kingdom's rule over Carthage, which lasted from 523 to 530 AD. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Nummus - Hilderic (Carthage) coin was relatively small in size, weighing only 0.60 grams. This makes it one of the smallest coins ever produced during the Vandal Kingdom's reign.