½ Siliqua (In the name of Anastasius I; Sirmium; radiate bust with retrograde SRM) (491-504) front ½ Siliqua (In the name of Anastasius I; Sirmium; radiate bust with retrograde SRM) (491-504) back
½ Siliqua (In the name of Anastasius I; Sirmium; radiate bust with retrograde SRM) (491-504) photo
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½ Siliqua In the name of Anastasius I; Sirmium; radiate bust with retrograde SRM

 
Silver 1.35 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Gepid Kingdom
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
491-504
Value
½ Siliqua
Currency
Siliqua (491-567)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.35 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#145989
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend between two horizontal lines surrounded by nonsensical legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NINCICVCVONOV
SIRM

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is an unrecorded type.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule before the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Despite being minted during a time of political and economic turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the mint workers and the importance of currency in the Gepid Kingdom.