© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ In the name of Valentinian II
| Bronze | 3.04 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 379-425 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Person seated on throne and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIIIIIII[...]IIIII
IIIII
Translation:
[Concordia Augustus]
[Harmony of the August]
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is said to be struck from the late-4th to early-5th centuries. While the mintmarks on this type are blundered, this piece is imitating a type struck at the Siscia mint. The prototypes for that mint were first struck in 379, meaning that is the most-likely beginning date for this entire type of AE struck by an Uncertain Germanic Tribe.The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary; while some coins have legible legends, the legends of others may have been reduced to basically only lines.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created by the Uncertain Germanic tribes, which were a group of tribes that lived in the region of modern-day Germany and were known for their fierce warrior culture and skilled metalworking. Despite their cultural achievements, the tribes were not well-documented in historical records, making their coins a rare and valuable artifact for historians and collectors.
