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1/4 Siliqua In the name of Anastasius I and Theoderic, Sirmium, regular S with flat bust
| Issuer | Gepid Kingdom |
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| Year | 493-526 |
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| Weight | 0.86 g |
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| Obverse description | Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Anastasius I facing right, rendered in a simplified, somewhat barbarous style characteristic of Gepid imitative coinage. The effigy is surrounded by a circular Latin legend reading D N ANASTASIVS P AV, denoting imperial authority. The portrait shows the flat, schematic treatment typical of this Sirmium issue, with the diadem visible along the crown of the head. The overall composition reflects the Gepid kingdom's adaptation of late Roman imperial iconography. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the distinctive monogram of Theoderic, King of the Ostrogoths, prominently displayed in the central field, composed of the interlaced letters of his name in a complex cipher form. A cross surmounts the monogram above. The monogram is surrounded by a border of star or cross motifs arranged in a circle, giving the design an ornate, decorative quality. A circular Latin legend referencing Invicta Roma frames the entire composition, invoking the enduring prestige of Rome under Ostrogothic and Gepid rule. |
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| Mintage | ND (493-526) |
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