1/2 Siliqua In the name of Arcadius

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 401-410
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Siliqua = 1⁄48 Solidus
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.25 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#cf. 35.3
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N ARCADI - VS P AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Arcadius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Arcadius, perpetual August)
Reverse description Stacked legend within wreath and with lettering below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VOT V IINIT X LVC
(Translation: Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus Vows for the fifth anniversary and more for the tenth anniversary)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (401-410) - -
Numisquare ID 9301601490
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