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1 Aureus - Imitating Probus, 276-282
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
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| Year | 276-325 |
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| Value | 1 Aureus |
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| Obverse description | Barbarous imitation of a Roman imperial portrait, depicting a radiate and draped bust of an emperor facing right, imitating the effigy of Probus (276–282). The bust is rendered in a crude, provincial style characteristic of Germanic die-cutters unfamiliar with Roman engraving conventions. A partially legible, garbled Latin legend surrounds the portrait, composed of meaningless or corrupted letter forms. A circular perforation (suspension hole) is visible near the top of the flan, suggesting the piece was worn as a pendant or personal ornament. The overall style reflects a deliberate but unsophisticated attempt to replicate official Roman aurei. |
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| Obverse lettering | IMSNNOMNN[...]MSNNIIC |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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