© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Siliqua - Perctarit Fourteen dots
| Silver | 0.27 g |
| Issuer | Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | Perctarit (671-688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 672-688 |
| Value | ½ Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (653-774) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram with three dots to the left, three dots down the centre, and the X and the bottom of the R made of eight dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PE Rx
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Fourteen dots) coin from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The Lombard Kingdom, which was a Germanic kingdom that ruled much of Italy from the 6th to the 8th centuries, was in power during the time this coin was minted. The coin's design, which features fourteen dots on one side and a cross on the other, is a reflection of the cultural and artistic influences of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs only 0.27 grams suggests that it was a widely used coin for everyday transactions, and its small size made it easy to handle and transport.
