© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Tremissis - Unknown / Struck by Marinus Monertiarus
| Gold | 1.43 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 688-725 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (653-774) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged Victory surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIITOIV IVIVIO : II
IONIOI
Translation:
Victoria [Augustus] / Constantinople
Victory of the [August] / Constantinople
Engraver: Marinus Monertiarus
Edge
Plain
Comment
Marinus Monertiarus struck this type in his own name, and this type was supposedly struck after the monetary reform set by Cunincpert (688-700), which changed the legend of the coins from pseudo-imperial to Lombardic, up until the early-8th century.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tremissis coin struck by Marinus Monertiarus is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory, highlighting the cultural influences of the time. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Lombard Kingdom during the 7th and 8th centuries.
