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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Medieval, Spain – 612 AD
King Sisebutus
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Mantled bust of Visigothic King Sisebutus with facing portrait.
Reverse: Mantled bust of Visigothic King Sisebutus with facing portrait; dots between cross.
LEGEND
Obv: + SISEBVTVS RE·, Mantled bust of King facing. Rev: + • ISPΛLI PIYS •, Mantled bust of King facing; dots between cross.
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The historical information for the above medieval Visigothic gold tremissis exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Tremissis. Metal: AV Gold. Weight: 1.46 grams. Mint: Ispalis (Seville) mint. Date: Struck circa 612-621 AD.
Attribution: Cf CNV 219.12; Miles, HNSM II Visigoths, 187a; Chaves; 148 MEC 1, 232 var. (legends); ME 220; Maison Palombo, 11, 219 (this coin).
Legend, Documentation and Attribution