Siliqua - Honorius VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Rome
| Silver | 1.06 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Honorius (395-423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 407-408 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory on globe and resting on spear
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS ROMANORVM
RM PS
Translation:
Strength of the Romans
RM mintmark, Pusulatum (pure silver)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Siliqua - Honorius (VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Rome) (407-408) from Western Roman Empire (Rome) made of Silver weighing 1.06 g is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Honorius on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and the emperor's divine right to rule.
