1 Tremissis - Liutprand Regular bust, with letter in field

€121,691.00
IssuerLombardy and Tuscany
Year712-744
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (653-774)
CompositionGold
Weight1.27 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)C-
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#322, BMC Vandal#3, CNI IV#cf. 463, BernSistem#116
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right with letter in front, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N LI - VTPRDN RX V C
(Translation: Dominus Noster Liutprand Rex Our Lord, Liutprand, King)
Reverse descriptionWinged Saint Michael holding staff and shield while facing left, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSCS M - IHAHIL
(Translation: Sanctae Michael Saint Michael)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (712-744) L - Possibly struck in Lucca -
ND (712-744) M - Struck in Mediolanum (Milan) -
ND (712-744) P - Possibly struck in Piacenza -
ND (712-744) S - Regular S; possibly struck in Sebrio/Sibrium (Castelseprio) -
ND (712-744) S - Retrograde S; possibly struck in Sebrio/Sibrium (Castelseprio) -
ND (712-744) T - Possibly struck in Ticinum (Pavia) -
ND (712-744) V - With C on bust; stuck in Vercelli -
Catalog ID3652694450
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