Western Roman Empire ½ Siliqua - Julius Nepos, 474 – 475
D N IVL NEPOS P F AVG; Ravenna
Information
Country
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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