© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
40 Nummi
| Bronze | 14.60 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rome (Ostrogothic Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 493-553 |
| Value | 40 Nummi |
| Currency | Nummus (463-553) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.60 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#151815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing while facing left with suckling twins below, all under value and above officina number.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XL
IIII
Translation:
40
4
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although also listed as Metlich 82 and Arslan 52-3, there is a variant minted at the fifth officina, marked V in exergue, which is often attributed to Athalaric (c. 526-534), cf. BMC Vandals 28, Ladich p. 45, 119.Depending on the sources, this coin is listed as being struck under Theoderic (493-526), Athalaric (526-534), Theoderic and Athalaric (493-534), or Anonymous (493-553).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Totila, who was the leader of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy from 541 to 552 AD. The coin features an image of Totila on the obverse side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from the Ostrogothic Kingdom, and its design reflects the cultural and political influences of the time.
