¼ Siliqua - Justinian I (Ravenna; ⳨) ND (527-565) front ¼ Siliqua - Justinian I (Ravenna; ⳨) ND (527-565) back
¼ Siliqua - Justinian I (Ravenna; ⳨) ND (527-565) photo
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¼ Siliqua - Justinian I Ravenna; ⳨ ND

 
Silver 0.6 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor
Justinian I (527-565)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
527-565
Value
¼ Siliqua = 1⁄96 Solidus Nomisma
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#300834
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large ⳨ (Tau-Rho) within wreath.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and an image of the Byzantine eagle on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Justinian's reign, which aimed to promote the imperial ideology and solidify the empire's power. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Byzantine Empire and is now a valuable piece for collectors and historians.