© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
¼ Siliqua - Theia / In the name of Anastasius I, 491-518 Ticinum
552 year| Silver | 0.49 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Teia (552-553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 552 |
| Value | ¼ Siliqua = 1⁄32 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#151907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N
THE
IA
RIX
Translation:
Dominus Noster Theia Rex
Our Lord, Theia, King
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) D N ANASTASIVS A / D N - THE - IA - RIX
2) D N ANASTASIVS AV / D N - THEL - AREX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule under the Western Roman Empire before its fall in 476 CE. Despite being minted during a time of political upheaval, the coin still bears the name of the emperor and the title "Theia," which means "goddess" in Greek, highlighting the continued influence of classical culture and religion in the Ostrogothic Kingdom.
