© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Semissis In the name of Anastasius I; Rome
| Gold | 2.20 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Theoderic the Great (490-526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 493-526 |
| Value | 1 Semissis = 3⁄2 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#151681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory seated while writing on shield and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AGVSTORVM
VOTVMLX
COMOB
Unabridged legend: Vicotria Augustus / Constantinople
Translation: Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is an unpublished type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule under the Western Roman Empire before its fall in 476 CE. Despite being issued by the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the coin still bore the name of Anastasius I, indicating the continued influence of the Roman Empire even after its fall.
