Tremissis - Tulga (Cordoba) (639-642) front Tremissis - Tulga (Cordoba) (639-642) back
Tremissis - Tulga (Cordoba) (639-642) photo
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Tremissis - Tulga Cordoba

 
Gold 1.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Visigothic Kingdom
King
Tulga (639-642)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
639-642
Value
1 Tremissis
Currency
Tremissis
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.27 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120044
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: +CORDOBA PIVS

Interesting fact

The Tremissis - Tulga (Cordoba) coin from the Visigothic Kingdom is interesting 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.