© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tremissis - Liutprand in the name of Justinian II
| Electrum | 1.32 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Benevento (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Liutprand (751-758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 757-758 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (668-897) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with monogram to the right and surrounded by legend.
Lettering:
VICTOR VNSTV
L DVX
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustus
Liutprandus Dux
Constantinopolis
Translation:
Victory to the August.
Duke Liutprand.
Constantinople.
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) D N I - INVS P P / VICTOR VNSTV - CONOB
2) D - VS P P / VICTO VSTV - CONOB
Variant of the reverse with L on the left:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political instability in the Lombard Kingdom, with Liutprand, the King of the Lombards, facing challenges from both internal rivals and external threats from the Byzantine Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the name of Justinian II, indicating that the Lombards were still acknowledging the authority of the Byzantine Emperor at this time.
