© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating an Uncertain Ruler
| Gold | 5.86 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 | 5.86 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person standing while facing left front holding purse in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOYSYOEYSYSEYEYSV
Edge
Plain
Comment
While the reverse is similar to Trajan Decius, 249-251, the obverse does not bare a resemblance to anyone.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.
