© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating Marcus Aurelius,
| Gold | 4.00 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 250-301 |
| Value | 1 Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female seated facing left holding rudder in her right hand, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[...]ITIXIVIII[...]XIII[...]VTИIIIITD
OIII[...]
Edge
Plain
Comment
With the legend being neat and mostly readable, this is likely an earlier imitation.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 intended for general circulation and was likely minted for a specific purpose or event.
