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Tremissis - Suintila Barbi
| Gold | 1.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Suintila (621-631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 621-631 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +PIVS BARBI
Comment
Miles 224Barbi = Antequera
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Suintila (Barbi) coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Suintila, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion of the Visigothic Kingdom. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not used for large transactions, but rather as a means of exchange for small purchases and daily transactions. Its small size and weight made it easy to handle and transport, and it remained in circulation for a long time, even after the fall of the Visigothic Kingdom.
