Unified Carolingian Empire Tremissis - Charlemagne, 773 – 781
Lucca mint
Information
Country
Unified Carolingian Empire
Unified Carolingian Empire
Currency
Pound
(751 – 843)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tremissis
Year
773 – 781
Ruler
Charlemagne (Karolus)
(768–814)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.08
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tremissis from Unified Carolingian Empire. Issued from 773 to 781. Struck in Electrum. Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.08 g.
- Obverse
- Cross with dots in quarters, lettering around. (King Charles, our lord.)
- Reverse
- Star with six rays inside beaded circle. (Lucca.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (773-781) | — |
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