© CGB
© CGB
Tremissis - Childeric II Marseille
| Gold (.050) | 1.08 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| King | Childeric II (662-675) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 662-673 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold (.050) |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross on a step placed on a globe, confined with the letters M and A; the whole in a mandorla surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MASILIE CIVITATI
Translation: City of Marseille.
Comment
There is a wide variety of more or less degenerate legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Childeric II (Marseille) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith, while on the other side, it features a depiction of a pagan god, possibly Jupiter or Mars, highlighting the cultural influences of the time. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Frankish Kingdoms during the 7th century.
