Half Tremissis of Justinian I
527–565
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Half Tremissis of Justinian I, 527–565. Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century. Gold; diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos 2004.149 This solidus was issued during the reign of Emperor Justin II, successor of Justinian the Great. Tremissis means "a third of a unit," referring to this coin's value in ancient Greece.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Coins
- Formatted Medium
- gold
- Medium
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: (Avers): DNIVSTINI ANVSPPA[VC] (Revers): VICTORIAAVC[VS]TORVM and CONO[B]
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 2004.149
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 104 Late Antiquity
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