Tremissis Audeca
| Gold | 1.9 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Suebi Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Andeca (584-585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 584-585 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross within wreaths around
Comment
While this coin has been attributed to Audeca, the last king of the Suebi Kingdom, only one example has ever been found. The piece was kept in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid, but was stolen by the Government in 1936 and likely melted in Mexico.The 'REIGES' of the legend has always been agreed upon, and with Reiges translating to King, which King the coin was struck under is more than likely hidden in the first part.
Various reading of the obverse legend have been recorded and published, including:
1) O DEO DIAZCA REIGES CRAV
2) DEO DIACCA REIGES ONAR
3) O CO DIACCA REIGES ONAV
4) OCO DIACCA REIGES ONAI
5) OCOVIACCA REIGES GAISI
Interesting fact
The Tremissis (Audeca) coin from the Suebi Kingdom was used as a form of currency during the 6th century and was made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
