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1 Aureus - Imitating Macrinus, 217-218, or Maximinus,
| Gold | 7.03 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 | 7.03 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person moving right holding inverted spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCIVICOSVI - VI[...]OSIIISIIII
Edge
Plain
Comment
While the obverse copied that of Macrinus, 217-218, or Maximinus, 235-238, the reverse probably copies a type from Severus Alexander, 222-235.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 wealth and power.
