© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Siliqua - Julius Nepos VRBIS ROMA; Ravenna
| Silver | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Julius Nepos (474-480) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 474-475 |
| Value | 1 Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned facing front, head left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and inverted spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VRBIS ROMA
RVPS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Julius Nepos coin is that it features an image of a raven on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city of Ravenna, where the coin was minted.
