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5 Nummi - Athalaric Rome
| Bronze | 1.55 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Athalaric (526-534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 526-534 |
| Value | 5 Nummi = 1⁄768 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N ATHALARICVS RIX
V
Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Athalaric Rex / V
Translation: Our Lord, Athalaric, King / 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Nummi coin from the Ostrogothic Kingdom is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gothic elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Athalaric, the King of the Ostrogoths, while the reverse side features the traditional Roman imagery of a wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This blending of cultures reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of Italy during the 6th century, when the Ostrogoths ruled over a territory that was still largely Roman in character.
