1 Tremissis - Cunincpert (With letter in field) (688-700) front 1 Tremissis - Cunincpert (With letter in field) (688-700) back
1 Tremissis - Cunincpert (With letter in field) (688-700) photo
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1 Tremissis - Cunincpert With letter in field

 
Gold 1.08 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom)
King
Cunincpert (688-700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
688-700
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (653-774)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.08 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#151412
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged Saint Michael holding staff and shield while facing left, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M SCS M - HAIL

Translation:
Sanctae Michael
Saint Michael

Engraver: N-

Edge

Plain

Comment

The letter that appears in-field is the mintmark; however, which mint is attributed to each letter is not always certain. If a letter appears at the base of the bust, that is the initial of the engraver.

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

No date (D mintmark):
1) D N CVN - NCPERT / M SCS M - HAIL

No date (M mintmark):
1) D N CVNI - NC PE RX / SCS MI - HAHIL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tremissis - Cunincpert (With letter in field) (688-700) coin from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) made of Gold weighing 1.08 g is that it features a unique letter in the field, which is believed to be a mintmark or a signature of the mint master. This letter, which appears as a small "C" or "K" in the field of the coin, is not found on all coins of this type and is considered a rare variation. This feature, along with the coin's age, rarity, and historical significance, makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.