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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tremissis in the name of Julius Nepos Ravenna
| Gold | 1.32 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Italy (Rome) |
|---|---|
| King | Odovacar (476-493) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 477-480 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus (476-493) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross surrounded by wreath with ring above and with legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMOB
Translation: Constantinople.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis coin in the name of Julius Nepos is that it was issued during a time of political instability in the Western Roman Empire. Julius Nepos was a puppet emperor appointed by the barbarian king Odoacer, who had conquered Italy and deposed the previous emperor, Romulus Augustus. Despite being issued by a usurper, the coin still bears the name of the legitimate emperor, Julius Nepos, indicating the complex political dynamics at play during this time period.
