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© Roma Numismatics Limited
2½ Nummi - Baduila / In the name of Zeno, 476-491 Ticinum
| Bronze | 1.05 g | 10 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 | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram of Baduila with star above, all surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 Zeno, who was the last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire, and was also used as a currency in the Ostrogothic Kingdom, which was established by the Germanic tribe of the Ostrogoths in Italy.
