1/2 Siliqua - Athalaric / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Rome

€152,310.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year527-534
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.40 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#126, BMC Vandal#30, MIB I#53, Metlich#58, Kraus#40
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINI - ANVS P AVC
(Translation: Our Lord, Justin, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionMonogram of Athalaric with letters on either side and surrounded by wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringD - N
(Translation: Our Lord, (Athalaric))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (527-534)  - -
Catalog ID5772772270
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