Tremissis - Sisebuto (Emerita) (612-621) front Tremissis - Sisebuto (Emerita) (612-621) back
Tremissis - Sisebuto (Emerita) (612-621) photo
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Tremissis - Sisebuto Emerita

 
Gold 1.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Visigothic Kingdom
King
Sisebut (612-621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
612-621
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.49 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120036
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: +EMERITA PIVS

Interesting fact

The Visigothic Kingdom's Standard circulation coin Tremissis - Sisebuto (Emerita) (612-621) made of Gold weighing 1.49 g is an interesting historical artifact. One fascinating fact about this 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 century. This coin, in particular, was issued during the reign of King Sisebuto (612-621) and was used to facilitate trade and commerce within the kingdom. Despite being made of gold, the coin is relatively small, weighing only 1.49 grams, which speaks to the value placed on gold during that time period. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item and a window into the economic and social history of the Visigothic Kingdom.