1/2 Siliqua - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Ravenna

€152,038.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year536-540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.42 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#151, BMC Vandal#1, MIB I#57, Metlich#63, Kraus#1
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINI - ANVS PF AVC
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionStacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringD N VVIT ICES REX
(Translation: Our Lord, Witigis, King)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (536-540)  - -
Catalog ID7272263520
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