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2½ Nummi - Baduila / In the name of Anastasius I, 491-518 Ticinum
| Bronze | 0.75 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 | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend with line above and surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N REX
B
Translation:
Dominus Noster Rex Baduila
Our Lord and King, Baduila
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two varieties of this coin exist: one with a star above the reverse legend, and one without a star above the reverse legend.Some sources say these may actually be 2 Nummi pieces.
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 under the Western Roman Empire. Despite being issued by the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the coin still bore the name of Anastasius I, indicating a level of continuity and recognition of the Roman Empire's authority. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex political dynamics of the time, where barbarian kingdoms like the Ostrogoths coexisted and interacted with the remnants of the Roman Empire.
