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Collection Online as of December 21, 2025

Half Tremissis of Justinian I

527–565

Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century

gold
Diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos 2004.149
Location: 104 Late Antiquity(not visible)

Did You Know?

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

Description

This solidus was issued during the reign of Emperor Justin II, successor of Justinian the Great.
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2004.149