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Tremissis - Suintila Toleto
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
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| Year | 621-631 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of King Suinthila in high relief at center, rendered in the schematic late antique style characteristic of Visigothic coinage, with a diademed or helmeted head and rudimentary facial features. The bust appears draped and frontal, with simplified linear treatment of the garment. Surrounding the central effigy, the circular Latin legend +SVINTHILA REX is disposed around the field, beginning with a cross pattée at top. The overall style reflects the progressive stylization of Byzantine prototypes as adopted by the Visigothic mint at Toledo. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Facing bust of comparable schematic style at center, mirroring the obverse design in accordance with standard Visigothic tremissis typology, with simplified facial features and draped shoulders rendered in low relief. A small globule or pellet is visible below the chin. The circular Latin legend +TOLETO PIVS surrounds the central type, beginning with a cross pattée at top, identifying the mint city of Toledo and the epithet PIVS (Pious) attributed to the king. The beaded border typical of Visigothic gold coinage is visible along the coin's irregular periphery. |
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