© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Tremissis - Leovigildo
| Gold | 1.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Liuvigild (575-586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 575-586 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIVVIG ILDVSRI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Leovigildo (575-586) coin from the Visigothic Kingdom is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and religious change in Europe. The Visigoths were a Germanic tribe that had conquered much of the Roman Empire, including the Iberian Peninsula, and were in the process of transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society. This coin, made of gold and weighing 1.47 grams, would have been used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by people from all walks of life, from merchants and traders to farmers and artisans. Despite its small size, it represents a significant moment in history and offers a glimpse into the economic and social dynamics of the time.
