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Amalasuintha
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Amalasuintha was a ruler of the Ostrogothic Kingdom from 526 to 535. Initially serving as regent for her son Athalaric, she became queen regnant after his premature death. Highly educated, Amalasuinth
Portrait head at the Palazzo dei Conservatori, assumed to depict Amalasuintha or Ariadne
Portrait head at the Palazzo dei Conservatori, assumed to depict Amalasuintha or Ariadne
Consular diptych of Rufius Gennadius Probus Orestes, Victoria and Albert museum. Portraits of Amalasuintha and her son Athalaric are above the inscrip
Consular diptych of Rufius Gennadius Probus Orestes, Victoria and Albert museum. Portraits of Amalasuintha and her son Athalaric are above the inscription, flanking the cross.
Amalasiuntha regina – woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493)
Amalasiuntha regina – woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493)
Theodahad
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Theodahad, also known as Thiudahad, initially ruled the Ostrogothic Kingdom jointly with his cousin Amalasuintha. She elevated him to co-monarch in late 534, following the death of her son, King Athal
Amalasuintha
…the Gothic treasure to Constantinople. After Athalaric's death, Amalasuintha became queen and ruled alone for a short while before making her cousin Theodahad co-ruler with the intent of strengthening her position. Theodahad was a prominent leader of the Gothic military aristocracy that opposed her pro-Roman…
Coin reading in Latin, "D[OMINUS] N[OSTER] THEODAHATUS REX / VICTORIA PRINCIPUM" ('Our lord Theodahad the King' / 'Victory of the Princes').
Coin reading in Latin, "D[OMINUS] N[OSTER] THEODAHATUS REX / VICTORIA PRINCIPUM" ('Our lord Theodahad the King' / 'Victory of the Princes').
Coin of a bust of Theodahad
Coin of a bust of Theodahad
Another coin of Theodahad (534–536), minted in Rome. He is shown wearing a barbarian's moustache.
Another coin of Theodahad (534–536), minted in Rome. He is shown wearing a barbarian's moustache.