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Tremissis - Moneyer Trasemundus Maastricht
| Gold | 1.28 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Trasemundus |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550-675 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing cross with three pellets around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TNRAഗEMNDVഗ MO
Unabridged legend: Trasemundus Monetarius
Translation: Moneyer Trasemundus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis coin made by Moneyer Trasemundus in Maastricht between 550-675 is that it was made of gold and weighed only 1.28 grams, making it a very small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, it was still considered a standard circulation coin during its time and was likely used for everyday transactions.
