© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Tremissis In the name of Heraclius; Line bust; regular
| Gold | 1.42 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Tuscany (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 620-700 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (620-700) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVCVSOR
CONOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) D N HERACL - IVS PP AVG / VICTORIA AVCVSOR - CONOB
2) D N ICCNAIL - S PP AVC / VICTORIAACVSCCORVMA - CONO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Heraclius, who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 610 to 641 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured a new style of portraiture, known as the "line bust" style, which showed the emperor's bust in a more realistic and detailed way than previous coinage. This style was a departure from the traditional "facing bust" style that had been used on coins for centuries and was a sign of the artistic and cultural developments taking place during Heraclius' reign.
