OSTROGOTHS. Baduila, 541-552. Half Siliqua (Silver, 15 mm, 1.25 g, 6 h), Ticinum, in the name of Anastasius I, circa 549-552. D N AИASTAS AC Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I to right. Rev. D И / BADV/ILA / REX in four lines within laurel wreath. MIB I 63. MEC 1, 153-5. Metlich 70a. Beautifully toned and with an exceptional pedigree. Light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.



This richly toned coin of Baduila, the last significant king of the Goths, originates from the historic collection of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). RUSI was founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington and is the world's oldest think tank focused on defense and security. Originally established as the Naval and Military Museum, it soon evolved into a forum for professional military education and strategic discussion. RUSI received a royal charter in 1860 and adopted its current name in 2004. Headquartered in Whitehall, London, with offices abroad, it has long been a respected platform for independent analysis of international security and military affairs.

RUSI publishes the RUSI Journal, organizes high-level conferences and lectures, and awards honors such as the Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History. Though it positions itself as independent, its close ties to the British military and government have shaped its influence and profile. Today, RUSI serves as a key meeting point for policymakers, military professionals, and scholars alike.