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1/4 Siliqua - Theoderic / In the name of Justin I, 518-526 Ravenna
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
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| Year | 518-526 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Justin I facing right, rendered in the late antique style typical of Ostrogothic silver coinage struck in the imperial name. The effigy is surrounded by a Latin legend in the outer field, with lettering distributed around the bust. |
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| Reverse description | The interlaced monogram of Theoderic, composed of the letters R and D (THEODERICVS), occupies the central field, with a small cross or pellet surmounting the monogram above. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded or wreathed border, as is characteristic of Ostrogothic quarter-siliquae struck at Ravenna. The reverse bears no additional legend. |
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| Mintage | ND (518-526) |
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