Siliqua - Honorius VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Mediolanum

Issuer Western Roman Empire
Year 395-402
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Siliqua (1⁄24)
Currency Solidus
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 0.96 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#1228, RCV V#20968, RSC#59b
Obverse description Bust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N HONORI-VS P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Honorius Pius Felix Augustus: Our Lord Honorius, Pious and Happy August.)
Reverse description Roma, 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTVS RO-MANORVM
(Translation: Virtus Romanorum: Courage of the Romans.)
Edge
Mint MDPS
Mediolanum, modern-day Milan,Italy
Mintage ND (395-402) MDPS - Mediolanum -
Numisquare ID 6340531650
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