1/4 Siliqua In the name of Anastasius I and Theoderic, Sirmium, retrograde S with backwards monogram

Issuer Gepid Kingdom
Year 518-540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Siliqua
Currency Siliqua (491-567)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.98 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#
Obverse description
Crude pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
D II SNVIISTASIVS PP A
(Translation: Dominus Noster Anastasius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Anastasius, perpetual August)
Reverse description
Backwards monogram of Theoderic with cross above and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
DOVPL - TIVILVM
(Translation: Invicta Roma Unconquered Rome)
Edge
Smooth.
Mint
Mintage
ND (518-540) - -
Numisquare ID
2088162160
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