½ Siliqua (In the name of Anastasius I; Mediolanum/Milan) (491-501) front ½ Siliqua (In the name of Anastasius I; Mediolanum/Milan) (491-501) back
½ Siliqua (In the name of Anastasius I; Mediolanum/Milan) (491-501) photo
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½ Siliqua In the name of Anastasius I; Mediolanum/Milan

 
Silver 0.73 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Ostrogothic Kingdom
King
Theoderic the Great (490-526)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
491-501
Value
½ Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (490-553)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.73 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#152354
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged Victory holding wreath while walking right, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INVICTA - NOMA
S - C

Translation:
Invicta Roma
Unconquered Rome

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule over the Western Roman Empire before its fall in 476 CE. Despite being issued by the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the coin still bore the name of Anastasius I, indicating the continued influence of the Roman Empire even after its decline.