© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Siliqua in the name of Valens
| Silver | 2.17 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain barbarous city (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 377-383 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.17 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VRBS-ROMA
TRPS
Unabridged legend: Urbs Roma.
Translation: City of Rome.
Comment
Based on a siliqua of Valens issued in Trier, RIC IX 27.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin 1 Siliqua (in the name of Valens) (377-383) from Uncertain barbarous city (Rome) made of Silver weighing 2.17 g, is an example of a coin that was produced during the Roman Empire's transition from a predominantly bronze currency to a predominantly silver currency. This transition occurred during the reign of Emperor Valens (364-378 AD), who introduced a new silver coinage system that included the Siliqua, which was equal to 1/240th of a Roman pound. The use of silver in coinage was a significant change from the previous bronze coinage system and marked an important shift in the Roman Empire's monetary policy.
