1 Tremissis, Byzantine Empire, 713 - 716

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One (1) tremissis coin, Anastasius II Artemius

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Byzantine Empire, 713 - 716

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Anastasius II with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger and akakia.

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Obverse Text: ANASTASIUS / MULTUS / AN

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Reverse Image: Cross potent with mint mark below.

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Reverse Text: VICTORIA / AVGU / A / CON

Date Made: 713 - 716

Maker: Anastasius II Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, ByzantiumCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.6083Catalog Number: 68.159.6083Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .07 cm x 1.53 cm; 1/32 in x 19/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1562-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251774

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