© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating a Later Barracks Emperor
| Gold | 6.15 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 250-325 |
| Value | 1 Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.15 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor riding horse to right wielding weapon in his right hand, all within beaded circle and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OSMCIIIOIIIIOONOOMIIII
Edge
Plain
Comment
No equivalent prototype exists with the beaded circle; however, the emperor on horseback resembles types struck from the later barracks emperors.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
The vast majority of Aureus and Quinarius pieces from the Uncertain Germanic tribes are either holed or have a suspension loop attached. This implies that, while these were coins, these imitations were mainly meant for jewelry rather than to be spent.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as a form of currency, but rather as a collector's item or a symbol of power.
