Siliqua - Procopius VOT V, Constantinopolis

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-366
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSiliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionSilver
Weight2 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#13F , OCRE#ric.9.cnp.13F
Obverse descriptionBust of Procopius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Procopius, pious and venerable emperor.)
Reverse descriptionInscription within wreath. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT V
(Translation: five-year vows.)
Edge
MintC
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (364-366)  - 2nd Officina (C●B) -
Catalog ID2661977920
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