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Tremissis - Mauricius Tiberius ND
| Gold | 1.48 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maurice (582-602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 582-602 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Hammered, often wavy) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cross Potent with legend surrounding and mint at bottom
Lettering:
VICTORI mAVRI AVS
CONOB
Translation:
Victory is reference to the former general's battles
CONOB is Constantinople mint and perhaps officina B
Edge
Plain - irregular
Comment
Due to hand hammering, off center and weak strikes are common.Very thin, wavy and bent coins are also common.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Mauricius Tiberius ND (582-602) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maurice, who implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the empire's economy and military. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The Tremissis coin, which was made of gold and weighed 1.48 grams, was an important part of the empire's monetary system during this time and was used for everyday transactions.
