Tremissis - Witteric (replica) ND
| Lead | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Coin replicas |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#90195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +PIVSELIBER
Comment
Witteric (in Spanish Witerico, in Portuguese and Galician Viterico) was Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania and Galicia from 603 to 610.The first mention of Witteric in history was as a conspirator with the Arian bishop of Mérida Sunna to reestablish Arianism in 589. While Sunna was sent into exile, it is unknown what happened to Witteric. In the spring of 602, Witteric was given command of the army with the job of repulsing the Byzantines. However, when it came time to expel the Byzantines, Witteric instead led his troops against king Liuva II (Spring 603), counting on the support of a faction of nobles in opposition to the dynasty of Leovigild. He invaded the royal palace and deposed the young king.Witteric cut off the king's right hand and later had him condemned and executed (Summer 603).
Probably the coin is a real forgery of famous Carl Wilhelm Becker who was a forger of ancient coins at the beginning of the XIX century.
