Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 125 23-24 Jun 2021
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Sisebut, 612 – 621. Mave.
Tremissis circa 612-621, AV 1.550 g. (SG 16.00, Au 74.0%) + SISEBVTVSRE Facing bust. Rev. + MΛVEPIVS* Facing bust. Miles –. CNV 225 (this coin illustrated). Bartlett 2001, 1 (this coin illustrated). MV 261.1. (this coin illustrated, Bartlett 56).
Apparently unique and the only coin known of Sisebuto for this mint of which only four
specimens are known. Minor traces of double-striking, otherwise about extremely fine
Mave was located on one of the main passes to the North coast following the Pisuerga river and is still a station of the railway using this important route. A fort on a hill above the town dating to the period has been excavated recently.
Tremissis circa 612-621, AV 1.550 g. (SG 16.00, Au 74.0%) + SISEBVTVSRE Facing bust. Rev. + MΛVEPIVS* Facing bust. Miles –. CNV 225 (this coin illustrated). Bartlett 2001, 1 (this coin illustrated). MV 261.1. (this coin illustrated, Bartlett 56).
Apparently unique and the only coin known of Sisebuto for this mint of which only four
specimens are known. Minor traces of double-striking, otherwise about extremely fine
Mave was located on one of the main passes to the North coast following the Pisuerga river and is still a station of the railway using this important route. A fort on a hill above the town dating to the period has been excavated recently.