© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tremissis - Moneyer Abolinus Dinant
| Gold | 1.24 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Abolinus |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 650-685 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABOLINO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tremissis - Moneyer Abolinus (Dinant) (650-685) made of Gold weighing 1.24 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Byzantine Empire. The Tremissis was a popular denomination and was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the empire. It was also used to pay taxes and debts, and its value was equivalent to one-third of a solidus, which was the standard gold coin of the Byzantine Empire.
