1 Aureus - Imitating an Uncertain Ruler

Features

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
Number
N#
189011
References MN 27# 
Cécile Morrisson, James H. Schwartz; 1982. Vandal Silver Coinage in the Name of Honorius. The American Numismatic Society, New York, United States.

Obverse

Laureate bust facing right surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MNOY MININ

Reverse

Person seated while facing right holding long scepter in the right hand and patera in the left, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: [...]EIIN[...]IN - VNID

Edge

Smooth.

Comments

The portrait may have been of Caracalla, 198-217; however, it is generic enough that that cannot be confirmed.

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.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (250-325) 

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