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1 Tremissis - Liutprand Regular bust; with letter in field
| Gold | 1.27 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | Liutprand (712-744) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 712-744 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (653-774) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#121691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged Saint Michael holding staff and shield while facing left, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCS M - IHAHIL
Translation:
Sanctae Michael
Saint Michael
Engraver: C-
Edge
Plain
Comment
The letter that appears in-field is the mintmark; however, which mint is attributed to each letter is not always certain. If a letter appears at the base of the bust, that is the initial of the engraver.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date (M mintmark):
1) D N LI - VTPAN RX / SCS MI - HAHIL
2) D N LI - VTPAN RX / SCS M - HAHIL
3) D N LI - TPAN RX / SCS M - IHHIL
No date (P mintmark):
1) D N LIV - TPRA RX / SCS MI - HAHIL
No date (T mintmark):
1) D N LIV - TPRAN RX / SCS M - HAHIL
2) D N LV - TPRN RX / SCS - MIHL
No date (V mintmark):
1) D N LI - VTPRAN RX / SCS MI - HAHIL
2) D N LI - VTPRAN RX / SCS M - IHAHIL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tremissis - Liutprand (Regular bust; with letter in field) (712-744) from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) made of Gold weighing 1.27 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Lombard Kingdom, which was a medieval state that existed in Italy from the 6th to the 8th century. The coin features an image of King Liutprand, who ruled the kingdom from 712 to 744, and has a unique letter in the field, which is believed to be a mintmark or a symbol of the issuing authority. Despite being made of gold, the coin is relatively small, weighing only 1.27 grams, and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
