Byzantine Empire Tremissis - Justinian I, 527 – 565
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Carthagena
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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.5
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tremissis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 565. Struck in Gold. Measures 15 mm and weighs 1.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AV(-gustus)"Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand, star in right field, inscription in exergue. (Victory of the emperor.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-565) CONOB | — |
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