1/4 Siliqua - Athalaric / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Ravenna

€144,462.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year527-534
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Siliqua = 1⁄32 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.49 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#127, BMC Vandal#35, MIB I#542, Metlich#59, Ranieri#282
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTI - NIAN AVC
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, (perpetual) August)
Reverse descriptionStacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringD N ATHAL ARICVS REX
(Translation: Our Lord, Athalaric, King)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (527-534)  - -
Catalog ID8674930320
Comments