Byzantine Empire Tremissis - Mauricius Tiberius, 582 – 602
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tremissis
Year
582 – 602
Ruler
Maurice
(582–602)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular, Hammered, often wavy)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.48
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tremissis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 582 to 602. Struck in Gold. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.48 g.
- Obverse
- Cuirassed bust of Maurice Tiberius right with name/title flanking left and right (Dominus Noster (our lord) TibErius Rex Imperator (emperor king) PATER PATRIAE (father of our country) AVGustus (ruler))
- Reverse
- Cross Potent with legend surrounding and mint at bottom (Victory is reference to the former general's battles CONOB is Constantinople mint and perhaps officina B)
- Edge
- Plain - irregular
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (582-602) | — |
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