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Tremissis Viviers
| Gold | 1.21 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Burgundy (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560-585 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross potent set on globe. IV VΛ flanking globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TΛOI IΛOƆ
IV VΛ
COИOB
Unabridged legend: VIVARIA
Translation: Viviers.
Comment
Viviers is a Merovingian mint located in Ardeche.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis (Viviers) coin from the Kingdom of Burgundy is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in Europe. The Frankish Kingdoms, which included the Kingdom of Burgundy, were instrumental in the development of feudalism and the growth of trade and commerce across the continent. The Tremissis coin, made of gold and weighing 1.21 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency during this time, and its use would have facilitated economic transactions and exchange between merchants, traders, and other individuals.
