© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Siliqua in the name of Honorius Carthage
| Silver | 2.01 g |
| Issuer | Vandal Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440-490 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua = 100 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius (440-534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Person seated holding spear and Victory with globe, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VRBS ROMA
RV PS
Unabridged legend:
Urbs Roma
Ravenna Pusulatum
Translation:
City of Roma.
Refined silver of Ravenna.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Honorius, who was the Western Roman Emperor from 393 to 423 AD, and was later adopted by the Vandal Kingdom, a Germanic tribe that conquered Carthage in 429 AD. Despite being issued by a foreign power, the coin still bears the name of Honorius, indicating the influence of the Roman Empire even after its fall.
