Tremissis - Gundemaro (Calapa) (609-612) front Tremissis - Gundemaro (Calapa) (609-612) back
Tremissis - Gundemaro (Calapa) (609-612) photo
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Tremissis - Gundemaro Calapa

 
Gold 1.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Visigothic Kingdom
King
Gundemar (610-612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
609-612
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120034
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: +CALAPAX PIVS

Comment

Calapa or Calapax = Calabor

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Gundemaro (Calapa) coin is that it features the first known depiction of a king on a Visigothic coin, with Gundemaro's name and title inscribed on the reverse side. This coin marks a significant shift in Visigothic coinage, as previous coins had featured generic designs and did not include the name of the ruling king.