© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
¼ Siliqua In the name of Justinian I and Theoderic; Sirmium; without stars
| Silver | 0.71 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Gepid Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | ¼ Siliqua |
| Currency | Siliqua (491-567) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#150143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crude backwards monogram of Theoderic surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in the Gepid Kingdom. The coin was issued jointly in the names of Justinian I and Theoderic, indicating a period of political alliance between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Gepid Kingdom. This alliance was significant because it marked a shift in the balance of power in the region, as the Gepid Kingdom had previously been a tributary state of the Huns. The coin's minting also coincided with a period of significant cultural and religious changes in the region, as the Gepids were transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society.
