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Nummus in the name of Marcian Carthage
| Bronze | 0.94 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Genseric (435-477) Huneric (477-484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440-490 |
| Value | 1 Nummus = ⅒ Denarius (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Monogram of Marcian.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Marcian, who was the King of the Vandal Kingdom in North Africa from 440 to 490 AD. The Vandal Kingdom was a Germanic tribe that had conquered much of North Africa, including Carthage, and established their own kingdom. The fact that this coin was issued in the name of Marcian suggests that he was a significant figure in the Vandal Kingdom and had a level of authority and influence. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 0.94 grams suggests that it was a widely used and circulated coin during that time period.
