© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating Marcus Aurelius,
| 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#189027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female standing holding patera in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left atop an alter, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N[...]ANDNAA
VIIIIN[...]
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse is a combination of two types: the design being similar to an Annona type while the legend being similar to a Salus type.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.
