½ Siliqua - Theodahad / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 (Ravenna) (534-536) front ½ Siliqua - Theodahad / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 (Ravenna) (534-536) back
½ Siliqua - Theodahad / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 (Ravenna) (534-536) photo
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½ Siliqua - Theodahad / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Ravenna

 
Silver 1.30 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Ostrogothic Kingdom
King
Theodahad (534-536)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
534-536
Value
½ Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (490-553)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.30 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#152041
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Monogram of Theodahad surrounded by wreath.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Theodahad, who was the king of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy from 534 to 536 AD. The coin features an image of Theodahad on one side and Justinian I on the other, indicating the political alliance between the Ostrogothic Kingdom and the Byzantine Empire during that time.