Siliqua - Theodosius I (VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Treveri) (388-392) front Siliqua - Theodosius I (VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Treveri) (388-392) back
Siliqua - Theodosius I (VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Treveri) (388-392) photo

Siliqua - Theodosius I VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Treveri

 
Silver 1.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395) Valentinian II (375-392)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
388-392
Value
Siliqua (1⁄24)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#332090
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding reversed spear with left hand and Victoriola on globe in right hand.
Mintmark in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRTVS ROMANORVM
TRPS

Translation: The bravery of the Romans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire before it was divided into Eastern and Western halves.