Tremissis - Grimoald III and king Charlemagne

€145,273.00
IssuerBenevento
Year788-792
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus
CurrencySolidus (668-897)
CompositionElectrum
Weight1.29 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1098, BMC Vandal#6-8 (p.171), Arslan#94, CNI XVIII#9-10, SambonGiu#422, Oddy#444, Ratto#2396
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGRIM - VALD
(Translation: Grimoald.)
Reverse descriptionCross with letter to the left and to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMS - CAR · RX G - R VIC
(Translation: Lord Charlemagne, King. Grimoald. Victory.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (788-792)  - G and R on cross sides. -
ND (788-792)  - GR as monogram on the left. -
Catalog ID3800464450
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