Justin II, Gold, Tremissis, Spain, 565-578
Obverse
Bust of Justin II facing right with diadem and chlamys.
[ ]IVTIII-VPPVC
Reverse
Victory advancing right, head facing left. Globus cruciger in right hand, wreath (here obscure) in left hand.
VIC[ ]VCVT
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in left field.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Bust of Justin II facing right with diadem and chlamys.
[ ]IVTIII-VPPVC
Reverse
Victory advancing right, head facing left. Globus cruciger in right hand, wreath (here obscure) in left hand.
VIC[ ]VCVT
Symbol
Eight-pointed star in left field.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2009.005 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Tremissis |
| Mint | Spain |
| Date | 565 – 578 |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Metal Composition | 89% Au (SG 17.70; P. Bartlett measurement) |
Acquisition History
Stack’s Auction, New York City, 12 January 2009, lot 3105, Füeg coll., from Münzen und Medaillen auction 64, 1984, lot 325
Commentary
This coin was minted in Cartagena, Spain.
MIBEC 85, no. 19.
P. Bartlett, A. W. Oddy, and C. Morrisson, “The Byzantine Gold Coinage of Spania (Justinian I to Heraclius),” 380, no. 7 (this coin).