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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Siliqua - Perctarit Nine dots
| Silver | 0.29 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 | 0.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram with three dots to the left, three dots down the centre, one dot above, and two dots to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PE Rx
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Nine dots) coin from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) is that it was minted during a time of great 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 the process of transitioning from a tribal society to a more centralized kingdom during the time this coin was minted. This coin, which features nine dots on one side and the name of the king, Perctarit, on the other, was likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during this time of transition. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant artifact of medieval European history and offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political developments of the time.
