Benevento Tremissis - Grimoald III and king Charlemagne, 788 – 792
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tremissis - Grimoald III and king Charlemagne
Year
788 – 792
Rulers
Charlemagne (Karolus)
(768–814)
, Grimoald III
(788–806)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.29
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tremissis - Grimoald III and king Charlemagne from Benevento. Issued from 788 to 792. Struck in Electrum. Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.29 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend. (Grimoald.)
- Reverse
- Cross with letter to the left and to the right, all surrounded by legend. (Lord Charlemagne, King. Grimoald. Victory.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (788-792) | — | € 760,00 | G and R on cross sides. | ||
| ND (788-792) | — | € 2400,00 | GR as monogram on the left. |
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