© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Tremissis - Tulga Barbi
| Gold | 1.14 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Tulga (639-642) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 639-642 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#362131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + PIVS BARBI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Tulga (Barbi) coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Tulga, who was the first Visigothic king to convert to Catholicism. This conversion had a significant impact on the kingdom and its coinage, as it marked a shift away from the traditional pagan beliefs and practices of the Visigoths. The coin's design, which features a cross on one side and the king's name on the other, reflects this change and demonstrates the influence of Christianity on the Visigothic culture.
