Siliqua (in the name of Honorius,Narbonne) (415-507) front Siliqua (in the name of Honorius,Narbonne) (415-507) back
Siliqua (in the name of Honorius,Narbonne) (415-507) photo
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Siliqua in the name of Honorius,Narbonne

 
Silver 1.27 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Visigothic Kingdom
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
415-507
Value
1 Siliqua (⅛)
Currency
Tremissis
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.27 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#145939
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Roma seated holding spear and Victory with globe, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORI - A AVGGG
PSRV

Edge

Plain

Comment

Siliquae with the mintmark PSRV were most likely struck by the Visigoths in Gaul.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the Visigothic Kingdom. The coin was issued in the name of Honorius, who was the Western Roman Emperor at the time, but the Visigoths were gradually gaining control over the region and eventually established their own kingdom. This coin is a tangible representation of the transition from Roman rule to Visigothic rule in the region.