© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tremissis - Moneyer Landegisilus Huy
| Gold | 1.38 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Landegisilus |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 585-625 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross standing on globe sided with two pellets. Reversed Ⲉ on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LANDIGISILOS MO
Unabridged legend: Landegisilus monetarius
Translation: Moneyer Landegisilus.
Interesting fact
The Tremissis coin , minted by Landegisilus in Huy between 585 and 625, is an interesting example of early medieval coinage. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The fact that it weighs 1.38 grams suggests that it was a significant amount of gold, making it a valuable and important coin in its time. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin means that it was widely used in trade and commerce, highlighting the importance of gold in the early medieval economy.
