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Tremissis - Theodosius II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 1.49 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425-429 |
| 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#372993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger, star before, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR-IA AVGVSTORVM
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Theodosius II (VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis) (425-429) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Theodosius II on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Christianity was becoming increasingly prominent in the Eastern Roman Empire, and the image of Victory may have been included as a way to appease those who still worshipped the traditional Roman gods. Despite this, the coin still bears the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM," or "Victory of the Augusti," which suggests that the emperor's authority was still closely tied to the idea of Roman power and dominance.
