© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating Probus,
| Gold plated bronze (subaeratus) | 5.70 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 276-325 |
| Value | 1 Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze (subaeratus) |
| Weight | 5.70 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor driving carriage to the left while holding wreath, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HSNCP
H[...]
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 an imitation of a Roman coin, specifically the Aureus of Probus (276-282 AD), which was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire. The fact that it was imitated by an uncertain Germanic tribe suggests that the Roman currency had a significant influence on the surrounding cultures. Additionally, the use of gold plating on a bronze core, known as subaeratus, was a common practice in ancient coinage to create a more affordable alternative to solid gold coins.
