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Tremissis - Tiberius II Constantinus Constantinopolis ND
| Gold (.970) | 1.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius II Constantine (578-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 578-582 |
| Value | Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold (.970) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross potent.
Lettering:
VICTOR TIbERI AVS
CONOB
Edge
Rough
Comment
The piece in the main image (15.5 mm, 1.47 g, 6 h):◦ From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Lanz 92, 4 June 1999, 1250;
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction 19, 17 November 2019, Lot 407. Sold for 260 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Tiberius II Constantinus (Constantinopolis) ND (578-582) coin is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Tiberius II Constantinus on one side and a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child on the other. This coin was minted during a time of religious and political upheaval in the Byzantine Empire, and the inclusion of religious imagery on the coin may have been a way for the emperor to promote his Christian faith and solidify his power.
