© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Tremissis - Moneyer Ela Quentovic
| Gold | 1.26 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Neustria (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Ela |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 585-620 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross on a base decorated with crosslet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VVICVS FIT
Translation: Minted in Quentovic.
Interesting fact
The Tremissis - Moneyer Ela (Quentovic) coin, made of gold and weighing 1.26g, is an interesting piece of history because it was used during a time of great cultural and economic change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of King Clotaire II, who ruled the Frankish Empire from 584 to 629 AD. This was a period of significant expansion and consolidation for the Frankish Empire, and the Tremissis coin was an important symbol of the empire's growing power and influence. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and coveted metal at the time, speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the empire during this period.
