Siliqua - Honorius VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Mediolanum

€1.00
IssuerWestern Roman Empire
Year395-402
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Siliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight0.96 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#1228, RCV V#20968, RSC#59b
Obverse descriptionBust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N HONORI-VS P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Honorius Pius Felix Augustus: Our Lord Honorius, Pious and Happy August.)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory with wreath and palm over shoulder on globe in right hand and inverted spear in left hand
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS RO-MANORVM
(Translation: Virtus Romanorum: Courage of the Romans.)
Edge
MintMDPS
Mediolanum, modern-day Milan,Italy
MintageND (395-402) MDPS - Mediolanum -
Catalog ID6340531650
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