½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Posthumous; thick monogram) (700-725) front ½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Posthumous; thick monogram) (700-725) back
½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Posthumous; thick monogram) (700-725) photo
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½ Siliqua - Perctarit Posthumous; thick monogram

 
Silver 0.12 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom)
King
Perctarit (671-688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
700-725
Value
½ Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (653-774)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.12 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#151257
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface (brakteat).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Posthumous; thick monogram) coin from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that was widely used for coinage during that time period.