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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Tremissis - Desiderius Mediolanum/Milan
| Gold | 1.00 g | 17 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 | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel dividing petals and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: F · L · A MEDIOLANO
Translation:
Flavia Mediolanum
Gold of Mediolanum
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is the first coin to name the city of Milan.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date:
1) D N DISIDERIVS RX / FLA · MEDIOLANO
2) D N DI : SIDI · RIVS RXA / FL · A MI : DIOL · ANO
3) D N DISIDIRIVS RX / F · L · A MEDIOLANO
Interesting fact
The 1 Tremissis coin featuring Desiderius (Mediolanum/Milan) (757-774) from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) is interesting because it was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The fact that it weighs 1.00 g suggests that it was a significant coin with a high monetary value, and its gold content would have made it stand out among other coins in circulation. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of Desiderius, a prominent king of the Lombards, adds to its historical significance.
