1/2 Siliqua - Justinian I Carthage, ⳨

€2.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year527-565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Siliqua = 1/4 Miliarense = 1⁄48 Solidus Nomisma
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionSilver
Weight1 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#255, DOC I#281, MIB I#54, BMC Byz#355
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIANVS P P AG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) A(-u-)G(-ustus) `Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionLarge ⳨ (Tau-Rho) with A to left and W to right, linear border encircled by wreath.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringA ⳨ W
Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID1945871080
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