© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1 Aureus - Imitating Probus,
| Gold | 21 g | 5.24 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 276-325 |
| Value | 1 Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 5.24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor driving carriage to the left while holding scepter, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H[...]HPH
HH[...]
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Barbarian engraver replaces the winged Victory from the prototype with the emperor himself.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.
