© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Siliqua - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Ravenna
| Silver | 1.42 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Witigis (536-540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 536-540 |
| Value | ½ Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N
VVIT
ICES
REX
Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Witigis Rex
Translation: Our Lord, Witigis, King
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Witigis, the last king of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, who ruled from 536 to 540 AD. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. This suggests that the Ostrogothic Kingdom was still maintaining a level of economic and cultural sophistication even during a period of political upheaval.
