1 Tremissis - Desiderius Lucca, stipple cross

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IssuerLombardy and Tuscany
Year757-774
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (653-774)
CompositionGold
Weight1.06 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#325, BMC Vandal#2, CNI XI#57, BernSistem#229
Obverse descriptionStipple cross surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N DESIDERX · RX
(Translation: Dominus Noster Desiderius Rex Our Lord, Desiderius, King)
Reverse descriptionWheel dividing petals and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFLAVIA LVCA
(Translation: Flavia Lucca Gold of Lucca)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (757-774)  - -
Catalog ID9741345490
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