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Tremissis - Recaredo I Arofre
| Gold | 1.47 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Reccared I (586-601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 586-601 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust front-facing
Script: Latin
Lettering: + RECCΛRIDVS RE
Unabridged legend: Reccaridus rex
Translation: Reccared I king
Comment
Arofre is an unknown place, likely in GallaeciaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Recaredo I (Arofre) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a image of a Visigothic king, likely Recaredo I himself, holding a spear and a shield with a pagan symbol, the "sig rune", which was associated with the god Odin. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Visigothic Kingdom during that time period.
