The Byzantine 24K Gold Tremissis with VICTORIA now set in an Heirloom Pendant

Please Note: This is an authentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.

FOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW

By the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions.  Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer.  Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium:  The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.

From its origins to the height of its glory, Byzantine coinage celebrated the faith and triumph of the Christian Empire. Among its most prized early gold coins is the Tremissis, featuring winged Victory holding a wreath and globus cruciger—symbols of imperial victory under Christ. Pure gold, shining and finely struck, this gleaming coin is a testament to the coin maker’s art... and faith.

Your Byzantine Gold Tremissis

• Denomination: Tremissis - 1/3 solidus
• Emperor: Justinian I
• Coin struck: 527-565
• Mint: Constantinople (CONOB)
• Obverse (Front): Bust facing right, Latin legend: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG — "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Augustus."
  
• Reverse (Back): VICTORIA AVGGG Victory holding the wreath in her right hand symbolizing victory and triumph (the emperor is victorius in Christ), and globus cruciger in left hand (SEE notes below); mintmark CONOB below 
• Coin Metal purity: 24K Gold
• Coin weight: 1.46 grams
• Bezel Metal: 18K Gold
• Articulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain up to 5.5 mm
• Pendant size including bezel: 3/4” Across, 1 1/8” Tall - diameter of a dime

Robert's Notes: This is one of the most beautiful small Byzantine gold coins to work with. Although only about 15 mm in diameter, the coin retains remarkable detail considering that it is made of high-purity gold and is nearly 1,500 years old. The reverse depicts winged Victory advancing to the right while looking back to the left, holding a victory wreath and a globus cruciger. A star appears in the field to the right.

Coin Notes: VICTORIA AVGGG translates to the emperor is victorious in Christ. The winged figure is the ancient Roman personification of Victory. Under the Christian emperors, this traditional Roman image was adapted to express imperial victory under the authority and protection of Christ.  

Victory holds a wreath in her right hand, an ancient symbol of triumph, honor and military success.  

The globus cruciger, or cross-bearing globe, signifies Christ’s dominion over the world. The globe represents the world, while the cross above it proclaims that earthly imperial authority ultimately rested beneath the authority of Christ. 

Additional Byzantine History: The Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past. Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”

Byzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West – was made up of two very different types of coins:  the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values.  By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.

Your Byzantine Gold Solidus Pendant comes with:

1. Our 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee
2. A Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht
3. Treasure Hunters Gazette Booklet
4. Mini Museum Display frame to view your treasure when you are not wearing it
5. A Treasure Jewelry Care Card