© CGB
© CGB
⅓ de sou d'or - Monétaire Austrulfus Vasselay
| Gold | 1.2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Neustria (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600-675 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Latin cross in a grenetis pattern.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AVSTRVLF
Unabridged legend: Austrulfus
Comment
BibliographyChristophe Adam, Paul-Étienne Kauffmann ; 2023. "Un triens au nom d'Austrulfus frappé à Vasselay (Cher)". Bulletin de la Société française de numismatique, 78, 04, pages 137-138.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Childebert III, who was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely accepted outside of the Kingdom of Neustria due to its relatively low weight and value compared to other coins in circulation at the time.
