1/2 Siliqua - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Ravenna

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 536-540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.42 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#151, BMC Vandal#1, MIB I#57, Metlich#63, Kraus#1
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N IVSTINI - ANVS PF AVC
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual August)
Reverse description Stacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering D N VVIT ICES REX
(Translation: Our Lord, Witigis, King)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (536-540) - -
Numisquare ID 7272263520
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