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1 Tremissis
| Gold | 1.49 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 641-685 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VDD VPOISVYIV
EONOC
Translation:
[Victoria Augustus / Constantinople]
[Victory of the August / Constantinople]
Edge
Plain
Comment
While this coin is said to be struck under Constantine IV (668-685), the legend is nonsensical, meaning it could hav e been struck under any other ruler. The overall design resembles certain Lombardic issues from the Duchy of Tuscany, who did mint coins in the name of "Meaning Legend" (and not Constantine IV). Even so, the desgin and lettering seem too odd for this coin to be an official Lombardic issue, meaning this may have been an imitation of an official Lombardic coin struck by a different tribe.Because of the similarity to the coin struck by the Uncertain Germanic Tribes in the name of Constans II (641-668) from around the same period, the two coins were most likely from the same tribe, and this coin was most likely meant to be struck in the name of Constans II.
Interesting fact
The 1 Tremissis coin from Uncertain Germanic tribes made of Gold weighing 1.49 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a gold coin from a relatively unknown and ancient culture. The fact that it was used in circulation and is still in existence today is a testament to the durability and value of gold as a material for currency. Additionally, the coin's design and inscriptions can provide valuable insights into the culture and beliefs of the people who created it.
