Gelimer, (530-534 AD)

Obverse:        KART HAGO - Soldier facing, holding spear in left hand r.
Reverse:      Horse's head, with bridle, facing left, XXI in exergue
Mint :            Carthage
Date :            530-534 AD
Reference :    MIB I-23, MEC-45
Grade :            VF
Weight :        6.74g
Denom :        Nummi
Metal :        Bronze

Comments: The last king of the Vandals in Africa, who lost his kingdom to General Belisarius who was sent to Africa in 533 to reclaim Africa to the Roman empire and avenge the imprisonment and execution of Huneric, a Romanized Vandal king who had be overthrown by Gelimer. 22.9 mm. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Stack's 3-5 May 1984, lot 183 Ex:Stack's 05/84, Lot 1832 ex CNG 67, Lot: 1830.