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Tremissis - Avitus Cross within a wreath; Mediolanum
| Gold | 1.46 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Avitus (455-456) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455-456 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross within a wreath.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Avitus coin is that it features the first documented use of a cross on a Roman coin, which signifies the rise of Christianity as an official religion in the Western Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Avitus.
