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Tremissis - Erwig Emerita
| Gold | 1.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Erwig (680-687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 680-687 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠EMERITA PIVS
Comment
Coin MCM 3859 from INCM museumInteresting fact
The Visigothic Kingdom's Tremissis - Erwig (Emerita) coin, made of gold and weighing 1.47g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and political change in Europe. The Visigoths were a Germanic tribe that had conquered much of the Roman Empire, including the Iberian Peninsula, and established their own kingdom. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Roman and Gothic cultures, with the obverse featuring a crowned bust of King Erwig and the reverse showing a cross and the name of the kingdom. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Europe during the Early Middle Ages.
