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Tremissis - Theodosius II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
416 year| Gold | 1.49 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 416 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing to front, head left, wreath upward in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI-A-AVGVSTORVM
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Theodosius II (VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis) (416) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Theodosius II, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule both the Eastern and Western Roman Empire. This coin was minted in Constantinople and features the image of Theodosius II on one side and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM" (Victory of the Augusti) on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition reflects the wealth and power of the Eastern Roman Empire during this time period.
