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Tremissis - Gersem
| Gold | 1.28 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Aksum |
|---|---|
| King | Gersem (circa 580-590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 580-590 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#425053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Draped bust to right, wearing headcloth, flanked by wheat stalks, within circular border.
Lettering: ⧾ ΓЄ ⧾ PC ⧾ Є ⧾ M
Translation: Gersem
Interesting fact
The Aksumite Empire, which issued the Tremissis - Gersem coin, was known for its advanced agriculture, architecture, and trade networks. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king on one side and a cross on the other, reflecting the empire's conversion to Christianity in the 4th century.
