© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Tremissis - Desiderius Novate/Castelnovate
| Gold | 1.03 g | 18 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 | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#151260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel dividing petals and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FL · AVIA NOVATE
Translation:
Flavia Novate
Gold of Novate
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Tremissis coin featuring Desiderius (Novate/Castelnovate) from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) is interesting because it was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it weighed 1.03 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size and denomination. This coin was issued during the reign of Desiderius, who was the last king of the Lombards, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Lombard Kingdom. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
