$12,886.00 USD
Minted during the late Visigothic period in Hispania, this tremissis reflects the fusion of Roman traditions with early medieval Iberian identity. The date range (582–690) covers the reigns of kings such as Reccared I, Sisebut, and Egica, during which Christianity—especially the Nicene form—was consolidated and minted imagery began to diverge more boldly from classical Roman prototypes.
Obverse: Stylized diademed bust facing right, wearing a tunic and fibula. The legends are blundered or pseudo-imperial, mimicking late Roman inscriptions, a common practice among Visigothic minters to assert legitimacy and continuity.
Reverse: Prominent Latin-cross motif or possibly a monogram within a circular legend. The design features intricate linework resembling architectural or monogrammatic symbolism—a common feature in coins of Toledo or Eliberis (Granada), among other mints.
Struck in remarkably high relief with distinct definition of facial and costume features, this coin achieves NGC MS64, an extraordinarily high grade for early medieval Iberian gold. Most surviving tremisses from this era are found in VF to XF condition due to their long circulation life and fragile flans. In mint state, this specimen ranks among the finest known, and likely sits in the top decile or higher of certified examples worldwide.
Its preservation, artistry, and rarity—not just in terms of mintage but condition—make it a superb candidate for an advanced collection of Visigothic, barbarian, or transitional European gold coinage.
Gold Tremesis, Maurice Tiberius. Only 1 Known Finer!
