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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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| Currency | Aureus (circa 150-325) |
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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 script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Barbarous imitation of a Roman imperial reverse type, depicting a seated figure facing left, likely imitating a deity or personification enthroned, rendered in a schematic and crude style consistent with Germanic die-cutting. The figure appears to hold attributes reminiscent of Roman reverse types associated with Probus-era aurei. A garbled, pseudo-Latin legend surrounds the design, composed of degraded letter forms largely unintelligible as coherent text. A suspension hole is present near the upper edge of the flan, consistent with use as personal adornment. The reverse workmanship is rough, with an irregular flan and uneven strike typical of non-official barbarian gold imitations. |
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