Half Tremissis of Justinian I (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.149)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
527–565
This solidus was issued during the reign of Emperor Justin II, successor of Justinian the Great. Cleveland Museum of Art object 2004.149: Half Tremissis of Justinian I, 527–565.
Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century. Gold; diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.). Inscribed: (Avers): DNIVSTINI ANVSPPA[VC] (Revers): VICTORIAAVC[VS]TORVM and CONO[B]. Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
Tremissis means "a third of a unit," referring to this coin's value in ancient Greece.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
- Measurements
- Diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
- Material and technique
- gold
Design
- Inscription
- (Avers): DNIVSTINI ANVSPPA[VC] (Revers): VICTORIAAVC[VS]TORVM and CONO[B]
Identification
- Date recorded
- 527–565
- Culture period
- Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century
- Holding institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 2004.149
- Museum classification
- Coins
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- Issue or mint date
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- Material
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- Weight
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- Mint or printer
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- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references
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Research required
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