© CGB
© CGB
Tremissis - Theodosius II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
444 year| Gold | 1.49 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 444 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing forward, head left, holding wreath in right hand and cross on globe in left hand; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA-AVGVSTORVM
CONOB
Comment
The CGB indicates a rarity of R1 for this coin, while the RIC indicates R2 and the book "les monnaies d'or de Constatin II à Zénon (337- 491), Moneta 05" indicates a mintage of 215 for this coin.-kadzuma-
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Theodosius II (VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis) (444) coin is that it features the image of Theodosius II, who was the Eastern Roman Emperor from 408 to 450 AD. He was known for his strong leadership and his efforts to maintain the empire's territorial integrity, despite facing numerous challenges during his reign, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political conflicts. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's image and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM" (Victory of the Augusti), reflects the importance of the emperor's role in the empire and the significance of victory in maintaining its power and influence.
