1 Tremissis (In the name of Maurice Tiberius; Clean bust with sectioned body) (620-700) front 1 Tremissis (In the name of Maurice Tiberius; Clean bust with sectioned body) (620-700) back
1 Tremissis (In the name of Maurice Tiberius; Clean bust with sectioned body) (620-700) photo
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1 Tremissis In the name of Maurice Tiberius; Clean bust with sectioned body

 
Gold 1.44 g 17 mm
Description
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
1.44 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#144719
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross surrounded by nonsensical legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OVNAOOITNIIVAIAOITIVI

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

No date:
1) PII MAVET - TII PP AVC / OITAVIVNAOVINONIVA
2) DT N MAVAT - [...] / OVNAOOITNIIVAIAOITIVI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tremissis coin from the Duchy of Tuscany is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Europe. The Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany, which issued the coin, was a short-lived political entity that emerged during the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Despite its brief existence, the Duchy played an important role in the history of Tuscany and the surrounding regions. The coin itself is a testament to the economic and cultural exchange that took place during this period, as it bears the image of Maurice Tiberius, a prominent Byzantine emperor. The use of gold in the coin's minting also speaks to the wealth and prestige of the Duchy at the time.