Feb 15, 2005

Half Tremissis of Justinian I

Half Tremissis of Justinian I

527–565

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Gold

Diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)

Weight: 0.9 g (0.03 oz.)

Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos 2004.149.a

Did you know?

Tremissis means "a third of a unit," referring to this coin's value in ancient Greece.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Byzantine
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Coins
Medium: 
Gold

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