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1 Tremissis - Desiderius Lucca; solid cross
| Gold | 1.43 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | Desiderius (756-774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 757-774 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (653-774) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel dividing petals and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FL · AVIA · LVCA
Unabridged legend: Flavia Lucca
Translation:
Flavia Lucca
Gold of Lucca
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tremissis - Desiderius (Lucca; solid cross) (757-774) from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) made of Gold weighing 1.43 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Lombard Kingdom, which was a medieval state that existed in Italy from the 6th to the 8th century. The coin features a solid cross on one side and the name of the king, Desiderius, on the other. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and durable material that was widely used for currency at the time. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Lombard Kingdom and was used for everyday transactions.
