Byzantine Empire Tremissis - Justinian I, 527 – 565
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tremissis
Year
527 – 565
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.48
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tremissis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.48 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right (“Dominus Noster Iustinianus Perpetuus Augustus” (Our Lord Justinianus perpetual august))
- Reverse
- Victory standing right on globe, head left, holding wreath and cross on globe, dot and star to right, mintmark CONOB (“Victoria Augustorum” (Victory of the Augusts))
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) | — | 67% | ||
| ND (527-565) | — | Victory on globe variety | 33% |
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