Siliqua - Arcadius VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Mediolanum
| Silver | 0.95 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395-423 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#282505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory (with wreath and palm branch over shoulder) on globe and inverted spear with spur
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS RO-MANORVM
Comment
The pictured specimen has been clipped down to the size of a Saxon sceatInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Arcadius coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the imperial power and the virtue of the Roman Empire.
