Tremissis - Recceswinth (Bracara) (649-672) front Tremissis - Recceswinth (Bracara) (649-672) back
Tremissis - Recceswinth (Bracara) (649-672) photo
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Tremissis - Recceswinth Bracara

 
Gold 1.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Visigothic Kingdom
King
Recceswinth (649-672)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
649-672
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.35 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#192538
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRACARA PIVS

Interesting fact

The Visigothic Kingdom, which issued the Tremissis - Recceswinth (Bracara) coin, was a Germanic kingdom that ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The kingdom was known for its military prowess, cultural achievements, and architectural innovations, including the construction of churches, monasteries, and fortifications. The Tremissis - Recceswinth (Bracara) coin, made of gold and weighing 1.35 grams, is a testament to the kingdom's economic and artistic development during this period.