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Tremissis - Recaredo I Emerita
| Gold | 1.53 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 | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing bust. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +PIVS EMERITA VICTOR
Translation: Pious triumphator Emerita
Comment
Coin MCM 3830 from INCM museumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Recaredo I (Emerita) coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Visigothic Kingdom, which was a Germanic kingdom that ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th to the 8th century. The coin was made of gold and weighed 1.53 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after form of currency during its time.
