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Search Advanced Search Search By Coin ID     Home ANCIENT/BYZANTINE Ancient Spain (872) Byzantine (753) MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD Germany (30) MODERN WORLD COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS   Submit New Coin(s)   Sponsors page Terms of Service Contact Us About Us FAQ Page Coin Detail Click here to see enlarged image. ID:     722247 Type:     Goths, Vandals Region:     VISIGOTHS City:     Royal Issues Issuer:     Swinthila Date Ruled:     AD 621-631 Metal:     Gold Denomination:     Tremissis Struck / Cast:     struck Date Struck:     AD 621-631 Weight:     1.35 g Die Axis:     6 h Obverse Legend:     +SYINTHIGL RI: Obverse Description:     Facing bust Reverse Legend:     +LSIDONL PIYS Reverse Description:     Facing bust Mint:     Asidona (Medina Sidonia) Primary Reference:     Miles, Visigoths - Reference2:     Chaves 181 Reference3:     MEC 1 - Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=86014 Grade:     EF, minute traces of encrustation Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2247 An unpublished variety from a rare mint. From the Marc Poncin Collection.Medina Sidonia is an ancient hilltop town near Cadiz. It saw its largest growth under the Moors, and later served as one of Spain’s most important ducal seats in the 15th century. A popular tourist destination, the small town retains much of its medieval character today.

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