Benevento Tremissis - Sico, 817 – 832
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tremissis - Sico
Year
817 – 832
Ruler
Sico
(817–832)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.12
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tremissis - Sico from Benevento. Issued from 817 to 832. Struck in Electrum. Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.12 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross with triangle to the right, all surrounded by legend. (Sico, Prince.)
- Reverse
- Cross with letter to the left and to the right, all surrounded by legend. (Archangel Michael. Sico.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (817-832) | — | S and C retrogrades and inverted on reverse. | ||
| ND (817-832) | — | S prograde on reverse. | ||
| ND (817-832) | — | S retrograde on reverse. |
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