1 Tremissis (Without wheel dividing petals) (700-750) front 1 Tremissis (Without wheel dividing petals) (700-750) back
1 Tremissis (Without wheel dividing petals) (700-750) photo
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1 Tremissis Without wheel dividing petals

 
Gold 1.46 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Lucca (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
700-750
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis (700-750)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.46 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#144658
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross surrounded by nonsensical legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIV · VIVIVIVIVIVIVIV

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tremissis coin from the City of Lucca (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the 8th century, a period when the Lombards, a Germanic tribe, were establishing their dominance over much of Italy, including the region of Tuscany. The coin's design, which features a stylized floral pattern and no wheel dividing the petals, suggests that it was minted during a time of cultural and artistic exchange between the Lombards and the existing Roman populations of Italy. This coin, made of gold and weighing 1.46 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time, and its design reflects the blending of cultures and artistic styles that characterized the early Middle Ages in Europe.