Ostrogothic Italy, Baduila (541-552). AR Half siliqua, in the name of Anastasius. Ticinum mint, 549/550-552 AD. Obv. IIN(?) IC- SIVS PP. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. DN/ BADV/ ILA/ REX in four lines within wreath. MEC 1, 153; COI 70a; MIB 63; BMC Vandals 13-5, 17; Ladich 17. AR. 1.05 g. 14.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lightly toned over brilliant surfaces, minor area of weak strike, otherwise. EF.