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Tremissis - Theudebert II Brioude
| Gold | 1.28 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| King | Theudebert II (595-612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 595-612 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Tremissis (476-670) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large letters AR.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AR
BRIVATE FT
Unabridged legend:
ARVERNIS
BRIVATE FIT
Translation: Minted in Brioude.
Comment
A unique combination of imperial aspects of the early medieval coinage: the portrait of the king, full name and the civic mint of Brioude.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Theudebert II (Brioude) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith of the Frankish Kingdoms. On the other side, it features a depiction of a pagan deity, possibly Wotan or Thor, highlighting the cultural influences of the pre-Christian Frankish tribes. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the time and the gradual transition from paganism to Christianity in the Frankish Kingdoms.
