© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tremissis - Moneyer Audomarus Namur
| Gold | 1.25 g |
| Location | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Audomarus |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 590-675 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVDOMARO MO
Translation: Moneyer Audomaro.
Interesting fact
The Tremissis coin is quite rare and valuable, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, it depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while on the other side, it shows a stylized image of a tree, which was a common motif in pre-Christian Celtic art. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place in Europe during the 7th century.
