© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tremissis - Israel
| Gold | 1.52 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Aksum |
|---|---|
| King | Israel (circa 570-580) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 570-580 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#424512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Draped half-length bust of Israel to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring; to left and right, ears of barley; all within circular border.
Lettering: ✠IC✠ΡΑ✠H✠Λ
Interesting fact
The Aksumite Empire, which issued the Tremissis - Israel (570-580) 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 the Jewish Temple's Menorah on the other, symbolizing the religious and cultural exchange between the Aksumite Empire and the Jewish community.
