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½ Siliqua - Justinian I VOT MVLT HTI ND
| Silver | 1 g | 5.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | ½ Siliqua = ¼ Miliarense = 1⁄48 Solidus Nomisma |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
MVLT
HTI
CONOS
Translation: Votis Multis - vows (prayers) on the anniversary
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Siliqua coin of Justinian I is that it was part of a monetary reform implemented by the emperor in 538 AD, which introduced a new system of weights and measures based on the silver content of the coins. This reform helped to stabilize the Byzantine economy and promote trade throughout the empire.
