1 Tremissis (525-600) front 1 Tremissis (525-600) back
1 Tremissis (525-600) photo
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1 Tremissis

 
Gold 1.34 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Germanic tribes
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
525-600
Value
1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus
Currency
Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.34 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#153747
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged Victory with star to the right, all surrounded by nonsensical legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IIIIIIIIAVI · IVVIIIIIAIA
IIVIIIIII

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was said to be struck in the name of Justinian I (527-565) in the mid- to late-6th century. Even so, there is nothing in the legend to suggest which ruler this coin was struck in the name of.

Interesting fact

The 1 Tremissis coin from Uncertain Germanic tribes made of Gold weighing 1.34g is interesting because it is a rare example of a gold coin from a group of tribes that were known for their silver and base metal coinage. The fact that it was made of gold suggests that it may have been a special issue or ceremonial coin, and its rarity makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.