© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Siliqua - Justinian I Ravenna; ♁ ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | 10 mm |
| 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 | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross on globus, all 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 remains a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
