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1 Aureus - Imitating an Uncertain Ruler
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
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| Year | 250-325 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped bust of an uncertain ruler facing right, rendered in a barbarous imitative style characteristic of Germanic tribal coinage. The portrait, while clearly derivative of contemporary Roman imperial prototypes, displays crude workmanship in the facial features and drapery folds. A circular border of dots or beading frames the effigy. The surrounding field bears a degenerate Latin legend composed of largely meaningless or garbled letter forms, reflecting the die-cutter's limited literacy. A suspension hole is visible near the top of the flan, suggesting the piece was worn as a personal ornament or prestige object. |
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| Obverse lettering | IIIIVVVIII[...]VVVIIIVII |
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| Edge | Plain |
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