1 Tremissis (In the name of Heraclius; Lined torso) (610-690) front 1 Tremissis (In the name of Heraclius; Lined torso) (610-690) back
1 Tremissis (In the name of Heraclius; Lined torso) (610-690) photo
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1 Tremissis In the name of Heraclius; Lined torso

 
Gold 1.45 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Lombardy (Lombard Kingdom)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
610-690
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (568-690)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.45 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#145071
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged Victory with stick and dots for face, helmet-hair, and cross to the right, all surrounded by nonsensical legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VVOVOIOAVVIIVOIVIIOT

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Heraclius, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 610 to 641 AD. During his reign, he reformed the Byzantine Empire's monetary system, introducing a new gold coin called the solidus, which became the standard for Byzantine coinage for centuries to come. The 1 Tremissis coin, which is made of gold and weighs 1.45g, is an example of this new monetary system and is a testament to the economic reforms implemented by Heraclius.