Nummus - Imitation of Gunthamund

€2.00
IssuerVandal Kingdom
Year530-550
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Nummus = 1/10 Denarius (0.1)
CurrencyDenarius (440-534)
CompositionBronze
Weight0.36 g
Dimensions8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#161-162, MIB I#42/15, MEC I#33, Lulliri#185
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by illegible legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionChi Rho with sharp petals in each quadrant, all surrounded by wreath.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (530-550)  - Chi Rho with dots in quarters. -
ND (530-550)  - Chi Rho with petals in quarters. -
ND (530-550)  - Inversed Chi Rho. -
ND (530-550)  - Star with 8 arms. -
Catalog ID1866693920
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