The Roman Empire
Gaiseric & the AD 455 Sack of Rome
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - BYZANTINE (5th CENT AD - 15th CENT AD) VANDALS c.AD 440-490 |
| Design Description: |
Vandal Siliqua struck by Gaiseric in the name of Honorius |
| Item Description: |
AR Siliqua Vandals prototype: Honorius |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5 |
| Owner: |
Kohaku |
Owner Comments:
Detailed owner's comments are pending.
Coin Details: VANDALS. Pseudo-Imperial coinage, Circa 440-490 (Gaiseric), AR Siliqua (18mm, 2.21 g, 6h), Struck in the name of Honorius, NGC Grade: AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 2/5, Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, VRBS RO[MA], Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and scepter, RV[PS], References: MEC 1, 1-3; Morrisson & Schwartz 106; BMC Vandals 6-9.