1/2 Siliqua - Justinian I Ravenna, ⳨

€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
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#320, DOC I#339, MIB I#78, BMC Vandal#72
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG
(Translation: D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) `Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor`)
Reverse descriptionLarge ⳨ (Tau-Rho) on globus with step at base, star on either side, all within wreath.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (527-565)  - -
Catalog ID4889623960
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