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RIC X Visigoths 3771

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Visigoths 3771. Denomination: Tremissis. Authority: Visigoths. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Zeno, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ZENO - PERP AVG.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field, with the legend VICTORI-A AVGGG.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

The Visigoths were a Gothic people who entered the Roman Empire in 376 and established a kingdom based initially at Toulouse after settling as foederati in southern Gaul in 418. They subsequently expanded into Hispania, displacing other groups. Outside the Roman Empire, the Visigoths were among several peoples who minted gold tremisses between the fifth and eighth centuries.

The tremissis was a small pure gold denomination of Late Antiquity, introduced into Roman currency in the 380s by Emperor Theodosius I to represent a third of a solidus. This Visigothic issue carries imperial Roman motifs, displaying the bust and legend of Emperor Zeno, "D N ZENO - PERP AVG", alongside a reverse depicting a winged Victory supporting a long jewelled cross with the inscription "VICTORI-A AVGGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Tremissis

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Visigoths

Design

Obverse
Bust of Zeno, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field
Obverse legend
D N ZENO - PERP AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORI-A AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Visigoths 3771
Denomination and metal
Tremissis, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N ZENO - PERP AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORI-A AVGGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Visigoths 3770

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Visigoths 3775

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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