© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Nummus - Imitation of Gunthamund
| Bronze | 0.36 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 530-550 |
| Value | 1 Nummus = ⅒ Denarius (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Chi Rho with sharp petals in each quadrant, all surrounded by wreath.
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).Another specimen of the same type:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Imitation of Gunthamund (530-550) from Vandal Kingdom is that it was made of bronze, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce. Additionally, the fact that it was an imitation of Gunthamund, a prominent king of the Vandal Kingdom, suggests that the coin may have had some level of cultural or historical significance.
