© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Tremissis - Chintila Castelona
| Gold | 1.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Chintila (636-639) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 636-639 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + CASTILONA PVS
Interesting fact
The Visigothic Kingdom, which issued this coin, was a Germanic kingdom that ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The kingdom was known for its military prowess and its influence on the development of medieval European culture and politics. The Tremissis - Chintila coin, made of gold and weighing 1.10g, is a testament to the kingdom's economic and financial systems, and it provides a unique insight into the currency and trade practices of the time.
