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Tremissis - Sicard
| Electrum | 1.35 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Benevento (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Sicard (832-839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 832-839 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (668-897) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with pellets at the base, with letter to the left and to the right, and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VITOR PRINCI
S - I
CONOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Princeps
Sicardus
Constantinopolis
Translation:
Victory of the Prince.
Sicard.
Constantinople.
Comment
This example is unusually heavy, and the portrait is quite different than other Sicard examples, meaning this could have been a contemporary imitation.Variant of the reverse:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Sicard coin from Benevento (Lombard Kingdom) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Lombard king, Sicard, while the other side features a depiction of the Roman goddess, Victory. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Lombard Kingdom during the 9th century.
