1 Quinarius - Imitating an Uncertain Ruler
Features
| Issuer |
Uncertain Germanic tribes
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 250-325 |
| Value | 1 Quinarius = ½ Aureus |
| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
| Composition | Złoto |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 189832 |
| References | Depeyr Arl# – Georges Depeyrot; 1996. Les émissions monétaires d'Arles / Volume 6: quatrième-cinquième siècles. Moneta, Wetteren, Belgium. |
Obverse
(en) Bare-headed bust facing left surrounded by legend.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: IVIILIAIII I IICIVIIA
Reverse
(en) Bear standing while left presenting basket to person seated while facing right, leaning his right hand on ground and extending his left, all surrounded by legend.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
IOIIICIOII
INI
Edge
Zwykły
Comments
(en) The reverse was not designed based on a prototype, making this coin rather unique. The depiction was likely a genuine motive from the tribe that issued this coin, although the exact specifications are unknown.
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.
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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (250-325) | |||||||||||||||
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