I did a quick search of posts on the ancients forum and could only come up with two examples of the silver Miliarense (a Theo II and Constantius II). This Valentinian I is the only example I own: These coins definitely are larger (this one is 22mm and 4.3gms) and have more interesting designs than siliqua but in general are much scarcer. If you have one of these types I hope you can take a sec and post a picture of it.
Thanks Bing. Not even sure what the plural of Miliarense is as I've only seen about three of them in the past 20 years.
One here, and proud to say it's a plate coin in Ferando's book Roman Empire, Constantius II, Light Miliarense, FERRANDO, L'atelier monétaire d'Arles de Constantin à Romulus 313-476 - # 1026 Arles mint (Arelate), 3d officina DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius right VIRTVS EXERCITVS, Constantius (soldier) facing holding spear and shield. TCON at exergue 4,54 gr ; 22,6 mm Ref : RIC VII # 252, Ferrando II # 1026 (this coin), Cohen #326, RC #3993v Q
Wow, sweet OP-example (congrats Brian) Sadly, I don't own any "miliarensia" ... actually, I only own one siliqua!! (man, I need more coins, eh?)
You sure need more coins ! How can you just live with no Miliarense and just one siliqua in your trays : sometimes, I don't understand you my friend Q
That's a beautiful coin Cucumbor. Superb details. Interesting that the design is based on the bronze issue of Constantine I (I think it's a GLORIA EXERCITVS type). It's kind of odd, just did a quick search and Constantius II and Valentinian each have 20+ different types; and you can't find but a few examples. They seem to be much, much scarcer than many of the gold issues. Wonder why they would strike so few of these?
Ha I only own most of a fraction of one siliqua. Sirmium,Serbia Ostrogoths (Gepids) Theodoric in the name of Anastasius (AD 491-518) AR Fractional Siliqua 16 mm x 0.64 grams Obverse: Diademed draped bust right. - DNANASTASIVSPAV Reverse: Monogram of Theodoric ♰ ROMANI*VINVICTA Ref: Wroth 74 Note: Full legend, sharp details, clipped (common for type)
I have this type as well, but mine is in an official-looking style so most likely it is from Rome (making this a true Ostrogothic issue).
You're in luck! Allow me to present to you the pride and joy of my collection: a light Miliarense of Emperor Theodosius II Miliarensia already rare but to get one of a Theodosius II is almost damned near impossible without selling a few organs. Theodosius II AR Miliarense. Thessalonica mint, 408-423 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM, Theodosius standing facing, head left, holding spear & shield; star in left field, COM in ex. RIC X 392; RSC 20 var (mintmark), 4.25 grams. Very nice coin of Valentinian I you have there; I need to upgrade my sole Siliqua I own of him this summer. Valentinian I AR Siliqua Antioch mint 365-367 CE 2.1 Grams
This coin is definitely not from the mint of Rome. If is was an Italian mint it could only be Milan. In fact, this coin is from Sirmium. It was minted after 504 when the Ostrogoths had taken Sirmium from the Gepids. Best Dirk
