Western Roman Empire ½ Siliqua - Julius Nepos, 474 – 475

D N IVL NEPOS P F AVG; Ravenna

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Western Roman Empire Western Roman Empire
Currency Solidus
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Siliqua
Year 474 – 475
Ruler Julius Nepos (474–480)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.96
Diameter (mm) 11
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Siliqua from Western Roman Empire. Issued from 474 to 475. Struck in Silver. Measures 11 mm and weighs 0.96 g.

Obverse
Bust of Julius Nepos, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right. (Our Lord Julius Nepos, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse
Ravenna, turreted, standing left, holding scepter in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; right foot on prow.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (474-475) RV

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