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Tremissis - Sisebuto Ispali
| Gold | 1.478 g | - |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Sisebut (612-621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 612-621 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.478 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +ISPALI PIVS
Comment
Ispali = SevilleInteresting fact
The Visigothic Kingdom's Standard circulation coin Tremissis - Sisebuto (Ispali) (612-621) made of Gold weighing 1.478 g is an interesting coin because it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, it depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while on the other side, it features a image of the goddess Victory, which was a common motif in ancient Roman and Greek coinage. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Visigothic Kingdom during that time period.
