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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Nummus in the name of Zeno Carthage mint; type
| Bronze | 1.10 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 474-500 |
| Value | 1 Nummus = ⅒ Denarius (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#170348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram of Zeno within wreath with letters below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: V[...]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Zeno, who was the first Vandal king to issue coins in the name of a Roman emperor, in this case, Emperor Zeno. This coin is a rare example of a Vandal coin that was minted in the name of a Roman emperor, highlighting the complex political dynamics between the Vandal Kingdom and the Eastern Roman Empire during that time.
