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Tremissis - Theodosius II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
439 year| Gold | 1.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 439 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing forward, head left, holding wreath in right hand and cross on globe in left hand; star in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Theodosius II (VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis) (439) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Theodosius II on one side, and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM" (meaning "victory of the emperors") on the other side. This coin was minted in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) during the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, and was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.
