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Tremissis - Moneyer Wintrius Chalon
| Gold | 1.22 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Burgundy (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600-620 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Latin cross chrismée set on globe; C and A flanking; all within pelleted wreath with large central jewel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ VVINTRIO MON
Unabridged legend: WINTRIUS MONETARIUS
Translation: Moneyer Wintrius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in Europe. The Frankish Kingdoms, which included the Kingdom of Burgundy, were instrumental in the development of feudalism and the growth of trade and commerce across the continent. The Tremissis coin, made of gold and weighing 1.22 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency during this time, and its use would have been a symbol of the wealth and power of the Kingdom of Burgundy.
