© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tremissis in the name of Justinian II hand at right
| Electrum | 1.32 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Benevento (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 742-758 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (668-897) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with hand to the right and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICT VGTO
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustus
Constantinopolis
Translation:
Victory to the August.
Constantinople.
Comment
With the bust having the arm crossed over the chest, this coin was probably struck sometime within the reign of Gisulf II (742-751) or Liutprand (751-758).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian II with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing, which was a common motif in Byzantine coinage. This gesture symbolized the emperor's divine right to rule and his role as a protector of the empire.
