© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
10 Nummi - Baduila Rome
| Bronze | 3.84 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Baduila (541-552) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 549-552 |
| Value | 10 Nummi = 1⁄384 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N B
ADV
ILA
REX
Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Baduila Rex
Translation: Our Lord, Baduila, King
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Nummi - Baduila (Rome) (549-552) coin from the Ostrogothic Kingdom is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gothic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the Roman Emperor Justinian I, while the reverse side features the Gothic king Baduila, also known as Totila, who ruled the Ostrogothic Kingdom during the same period. This coin serves as a tangible representation of the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Gothic invasion of Italy.
