© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Tremissis - Recaredo I Emerita
| Gold | 1.46 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Reccared I (586-601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 586-601 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing bust. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +PIVS EMERITA VICTOR
Translation: Pious triumphator Emerita
Interesting 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 tribe that ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The coin was made of gold and weighed 1.46 grams, indicating its value and importance in the economy of the time.
