Eastern Roman Empire Tremissis - Basiliscus, 475 – 476
VICTORIA AVGVSOTRUM; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tremissis
Year
475 – 476
Ruler
Basiliscus
(475–476)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.48
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tremissis from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 475 to 476. Struck in Gold. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.48 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Basiliscus right. (Our Lord Basiliscus, Father of the Nation, August)
- Reverse
- Victory facing, her head to left, holding globus cruciger in her left hand and wreath in her right; to right, star; mintmark in exergue. (Victory of the Augusts)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (475-476) CONOB | — |
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