1 Tremissis (700-750) front 1 Tremissis (700-750) back
1 Tremissis (700-750) photo
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1 Tremissis

 
Gold 1.31 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Pisa (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
700-750
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (700-750)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.31 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#144644
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross surrounded by nonsensical legend with spikey death-ball above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIVIVIV VIVIVIV

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Tremissis coin from the City of Pisa (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany) made of Gold weighing 1.31 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the medieval period, specifically between 700-750 AD. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by people living in that time period.