© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Tremissis In the name of Zeno
| Gold | 1.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 476-491 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory with star to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORVOP CVSTORYN
CONOC
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is an unpublished coin that is said to be from the Uncertain Germanic Tribes, but is likely an issue of the Gepids.While the overall design is similar to issues from other Germanic tribes like the Ostrogoths or the Lombards, the legend does not match either of those tribes, and instead seems to be more related to issues from the Gepid Kingdom. While there are no known gold coins of the Gepids, it is possible this piece was one of the earliest ones produced by that tribe. Another support for that theory is that the piece is struck in the name of Zeno (476-491). If this piece was struck around 491 (when the Gepid kingdom first issued coins), it would make sense if not many other coins were struck in the name of the same ruler.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Zeno, who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire and ruled from 476 to 491 AD. Despite being minted during a time of political instability, the coin still bears the name of Zeno, indicating the continued influence of the Roman Empire even in the face of external threats. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
