Lot 3201
Spain, Visigothic Kingdom. Sisebut, AD 612-621. Gold Tremissis (1.48g) minted at Toledo. Facing bust of king. Reverse: Facing bust of king. Miles 183a; MEC I, 234. Rare. Extremely Fine.
The royal issues of the Visigoths in Spain lasted for about 130 years. Unlike their counterparts in France, they never put moneyers' names on their coins, only the rulers' names and mintplaces. In AD 612 adherents of the official Catholic religion put Sisebut on the throne; Toledo was the capital. Sisebut began an infamous persecution of the Jews, which was to continue until the end of the kingdom. By AD 713, the Muslims (Moors), coming from North Africa and Arabia, overthrew Visigothic rule.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Ex Grove and Grover Sale, 12 VI 86, lot 2085.
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