© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Tremissis In the name of Constans
| Gold | 1.33 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 641-685 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA APIV
COMOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
While this coin is said to be struck under Constantine IV (668-685), the legend suggests this was actually struck under Constans I (641-668). The overall design resembles certain Lombardic issues from the Duchy of Tuscany, who did mint coins in the name of Constans I (and not Constantine IV). Even so, the desgin and lettering seem too odd for this coin to be an official Lombardic issue, meaning this may have been an imitation of an official Lombardic coin struck by a different tribe.Because of the similarity to the coin struck by the Uncertain Germanic Tribes in the name of Meaningless Legend from around the same period, the two coins were most likely from the same tribe.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Constans, who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, and it features an image of him on one side. Despite being made of gold, the coin is relatively small, weighing only 1.33 grams. This suggests that the coin may have been used for small transactions or as a token of value, rather than as a large denomination coin. Additionally, the fact that it was minted by an uncertain Germanic tribe adds to its historical significance, as it highlights the influence of Germanic cultures on the Roman Empire during this time period.
