© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Tremissis In the name of Anastasius I; One star right; Rome
| Gold | 1.47 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Theoderic the Great (490-526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 491-518 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory facing left with star to the right and holding ribbon, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM
COMOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Tremissis coin from the Ostrogothic Kingdom, made of gold and weighing 1.47g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Anastasius I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not minted by the Byzantine Empire, but rather by the Ostrogothic Kingdom, which was a Germanic tribe that had conquered Italy and established their own kingdom. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted outside of the Byzantine Empire but still bore the name and image of the Byzantine Emperor.
