© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Aureus - Imitating an Uncertain Ruler
| Gold | 5.78 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 250-325 |
| Value | 1 Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.78 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person standing while facing left holding serrated staffs with globes at top and bottom, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TESII DIIST
IINII
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was said to be struck by an uncertain mint in the region between the Danube and the Dnieper Rivers.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 payment or currency, but rather as a collector's item or a symbol of power.
