© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
2½ Nummi - Baduila / In the name of Anastasius I, 491-518 Rome
| Bronze | 0.98 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Baduila (541-552) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 541-552 |
| Value | 2½ Nummi = 1⁄1536 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monogram of Baduila with cross above, all surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some sources say these may actually be 2 Nummi pieces.COI 94; Morello 33.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule both the Western and Eastern Roman Empire. This coin was minted in the Ostrogothic Kingdom, which was established by the Germanic Ostrogoths in Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Despite being issued by a foreign power, this coin was still used as a form of currency in the Eastern Roman Empire, demonstrating the complex political and economic relationships between different regions during this time period.
