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Tremissis - Justin II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 1.49 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justin II (565-578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 565-578 |
| Value | Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Victory advancing to right, her head turned to left, holding wreath in her right hand and cross set on globe in her left; in field to right, star.
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVH
CONOB
Comment
The coin in the main image (19 mm, 1.49 g, 5 h, virtually as struck):◦ From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Lanz 85, 26 November 1997, 844.
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction 19, 17 November 2019, Lot 405. Sold for 440 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Justin II (VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis) ND (565-578) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The fact that the Byzantine Empire was able to produce coins made of gold speaks to the wealth and power of the empire during this period. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring the image of Justin II and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM," reflects the imperial ideology of the Byzantine Empire, which emphasized the power and authority of the emperor.
