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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Tremissis - Honorius VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Ravenna
| Gold | 1.3 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Honorius (395-423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 402-406 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emperor standing right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, left foot on barbarian, R V in field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM
R V
COM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Honorius coin is that it features the first Christian symbolism on a Roman coin, with the depiction of a chi-rho monogram on the reverse side. This symbol, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Χριστός), was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and express their faith during a time of persecution. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the shift in power and influence from traditional Roman paganism to Christianity during the reign of Emperor Honorius.
