© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Tremissis - Sisenand Toleto
| Gold | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Sisenand (631-636) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 631-636 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +TOLETO PIVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Sisenand (Toleto) coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Visigothic Kingdom, which was a Germanic kingdom that ruled over much of the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The coin was made of gold and weighed 1.4 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Tremissis - Sisenand coin played an important role in the economy of the Visigothic Kingdom and was used for everyday transactions.
