Hilderic Monogram

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by montanvs, Jul 11, 2017.

  1. montanvs

    montanvs Member

    Came across this neat little coin and thought I would pick it up. Looks to be a Hilderic coin with a somewhat close Justinian I monogram on the reverse. Interesting time in history....

    Anyone have any thoughts? Hilderic-2.jpg
     
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  3. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    I see "PP AVG" on the obverse? Which would probably make it Justinian on the obverse as well as the reverse if I'm right.
     
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  4. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    It's definitely an ae nummus type monogram of Justinian, probably (but not positively) from Ravenna. Note that you can easily find the letters in his name within the monogram:

    I-V-S-T-I-N-I-A-N-O

    Here's my example:

    Justinian Nummus Monogram g.jpg
    It's a tough coin to find and a nice pick-up.
     
  5. montanvs

    montanvs Member

    I just figured that the no "S" in mine was unusual and perhaps "un-official".
     
  6. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    Nice coin @montanvs! While I purchased the coin below as "Vandal or Mauri in North Africa in the time of Justinian," I believe it to be a Hilderic coin. Could be wishful thinking, but I see HIL on the obverse.:happy:

    Hilderic and Gelimer, the last two Vandal rulers, struck small bronze coins inscribed with their names "on what may be called the independent Vandal money perhaps the only Christian emblems are the cross as a reverse type of the small bronze of Hilderic.(Wroth, xxv)"
    Hilderic.png
    523-530 AD
    North Africa, Hilderic
    AE 0.67 gm - 9 mm.
    Obv: HIL bust of Hilderic right, beardless, wearing diadem. . Border of dots.
    Rev: square cross with serifs, in wreath. , all within circular border
    Reference: Worth 9 (page 14 and plate ii #16)
     
  7. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    l myself don't have an example of the Justinian monogram type to share here (among many other rare monograms I still don't have). Almost went for one in an auction last year, but instead I decided to save up money for my Sisebut tremissis.
     
  8. montanvs

    montanvs Member

    How rare is this monogram for Justinian? And why? You are right I can't seem to find another example except what Brian posted above...

    Nice Hilderic coin btw! I see the HIL as well :)
     
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  9. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Here are a couple more Hilderic nummi:

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