Tremissis - Liuva II (Emerita) (601-603) front Tremissis - Liuva II (Emerita) (601-603) back
Tremissis - Liuva II (Emerita) (601-603) photo
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Tremissis - Liuva II Emerita

 
Gold 1.46 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Visigothic Kingdom
King
Liuva II (601-603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
601-603
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.46 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#116679
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠EMERETA PIVS

Comment

Coin MCM 3833 from INCM museum

Interesting fact

The Visigothic Kingdom's Tremissis coin, issued during the reign of Liuva II (601-603 AD), was the first gold coin to be minted in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.