© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Nummus with cross
| Bronze | 0.69 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Genseric (435-477) Huneric (477-484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440-484 |
| Value | 1 Nummus = ⅒ Denarius (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by legend.
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).Interesting fact
The Nummus with cross was introduced during the reign of King Gaiseric (428-477 AD) and was used until the end of the Vandal Kingdom in 534 AD. It was a small bronze coin that featured a cross on one side and the king's name on the other. The cross symbolized the Vandal's conversion to Christianity, which was a significant event in the kingdom's history. Despite its small size, the Nummus with cross played an important role in the economy of the Vandal Kingdom and was widely used for everyday transactions.
