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Half Tremissis of Justinian I

527–565

Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century

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Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Weight: 0.9 g (0.03 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos 2004.149.a
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Location
104 Late Antiquity
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Tremissis means "a third of a unit," referring to this coin's value in ancient Greece.
One side of an irregularly circular gold coin features an inscription circling an image. Justinian I is in profile from the shoulders up, facing right, wearing a diadem and draped clothing. Latin text in tall, thin characters curves around the head. Small indentations and wear are visible across the textured metallic surface.

Half Tremissis of Justinian I

527–565

Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century

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