© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Siliqua In the name of Valens
| Silver | 2.30 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-378 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua = 1⁄24 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stacked legend within wreath and with lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
X
MVLT
XX
ANT · ·
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus Multis Vicennalibus
Vows for the tenth anniversary and more for the twentieth anniversary
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is imitating an issue from the Antioch mint, and was struck at an uncertain Balkan mint.With there being so few coins struck in the name of Valens (364-378), it seems likely the tribe who minted this piece also minted the Bronze Æ piece that is struck in the name of the same ruler.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Valens, who was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes, yet this coin was minted in the name of Valens by one of those very tribes, highlighting the complex political dynamics of the time.
