Tremissis - Arichis II

Issuer Benevento
Year 765-774
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Tremissis = ⅓ Solidus
Currency Solidus (668-897)
Composition Electrum
Weight 1.18 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#6-8 (p.168), CNI XVIII#15-22, MEC I#1094-1095, SambonGiu#414, Oddy#435
Obverse description Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross with wedges above, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D NS VI - CTORIA
(Translation: Our Lord, Victory.)
Reverse description Cross with letter to the left and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VITIRA AGVTI A CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Arichis. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (765-774) - Wedges around cross in obverse. -
ND (765-774) - Without wedges around cross in obverse. -
Numisquare ID 2251189080
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