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1 Tremissis Without wheel dividing petals
Gold | 1.46 g | 17 mm |
Issuer | City of Lucca (Lombardic Duchy of Tuscany) |
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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 |
Numista | N#144658 |
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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.