© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tremissis in the name of Justinian I
| Gold | 1.43 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Burgundy (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-600 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory walking right while holding wreath with star in front, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VITORIA AVCCC
CON OB
Unabridged legend:
VICTORIA AUGUSTUS
CONSTANTINOPOLIS OBRYZUM
Translation: Victory of the August / Constantinople.
Comment
This coin is possibly an issue of the Burgundian Kingdom. While the overall design matches coins from that tribe, they do not have any known coins struck in the name of Justinian I (527-565). Further more, there is usually an indication of the ruler on Burgundian coins, which does not seem to be present on this piece. It is possibly this piece is either a very late issue of the Burgundian Kingdom (struck closer to 532), or was an issue of the Burgundians under the Frankish kings.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Justinian I, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule over a unified Roman Empire. Despite being issued by the Kingdom of Burgundy, which was a Frankish kingdom, the coin still bore the name and image of Justinian I, reflecting the ongoing influence of the Roman Empire even in the midst of the Frankish conquests.
