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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1863,1110.1
Denomination: tremissis
Description: Gold coin. (whole); Diademed and draped bust of Hermenegild, right, cross on chest. (obverse); Victory, right, holding wreath. (reverse)
State: Associated with: Visigothic Kingdom Europe: Visigothic Kingdom
Authority: Ruler: Saint Hermenegild
Cultures/periods: Hispano-Visigothic
Production date: 584
Production place: Minted in: Toledo
Materials: gold
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Diameter: 19 millimetres; Weight: 1.26 grammes
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Bibliographic references: Pliego Vázquez 2009 / La Moneda Visigoda (61 b.1)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; allegory/personification; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Saint Hermenegild; Representation of: Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Möllhausen
Acquisition date: 1863
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1863,1110.1

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