1 Tremissis (In the name of Justin II; Victory facing left; large ribbon) (568-690) front 1 Tremissis (In the name of Justin II; Victory facing left; large ribbon) (568-690) back
1 Tremissis (In the name of Justin II; Victory facing left; large ribbon) (568-690) photo
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1 Tremissis In the name of Justin II; Victory facing left; large ribbon

 
Gold 1.43 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Lombardy (Lombard Kingdom)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
568-690
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (568-690)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.43 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#145078
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Winged Victory facing left with star to the right and holding large ribbon, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTOAIA AVCVSTORVN
CONOB

Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Justin II, who was the Byzantine Emperor from 565 to 578. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Lombard Kingdom, which was a Germanic tribe that ruled over much of Italy during the Middle Ages. The coin features an image of Victory facing left, and a large ribbon on the reverse side. It is made of gold and weighs 1.43 grams.