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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Siliqua in the name of Honorius Carthage
| Silver | 1.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Huneric (477-484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 (480-481) |
| Value | 1 Siliqua = 100 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person holding wheat stocks in outstretched hands, all above star and palm leaves and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANN O IIII
K
Translation:
Year 4.
Carthage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Huneric (477-484 AD), who was known for his persecution of Catholics and his attempts to impose Arianism as the official religion of the Vandal Kingdom. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the Western Roman Emperor Honorius, indicating that the Vandals had not yet fully severed ties with the Roman Empire.
