© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating an Uncertain Ruler
| Gold | 6.32 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 250-325 |
| Value | 1 Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.32 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person seated while facing right holding long scepter in the right hand and patera in the left, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [...]EIIN[...]IN - VNID
Edge
Plain
Comment
The portrait may have been of Caracalla, 198-217; however, it is generic enough that that cannot be confirmed.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. Despite its small weight of 6.32 grams, it is made of gold, which gives it a high value and makes it a rare and valuable artifact. Additionally, the fact that it is imitating an uncertain ruler from uncertain Germanic tribes, adds a layer of mystery and historical significance to the coin, making it an interesting piece for collectors and historians.
