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Tremissis - Moneyer Bettone Senlis
| Gold | 1.11 g | 13 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Neustria (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Bettone |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 620-640 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross ancrée set on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BETTONE MON
Unabridged legend: BETTONE MONETARIUS
Translation: Moneyer Bettone.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tremissis - Moneyer Bettone (Senlis) (620-640) made of Gold weighing 1.11 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.
