UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Sarmatia or Dacia. Pseudo-Imperial coinage, early 4th century. Pendant (Orichalcum, 19 mm, 2.14 g, 9 h). Stylized bare-headed and draped male bust to left; to left and right, imitative legend. Rev. Cross above curved line; around, imitative legend. Cf. Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 235, 23 June 2010, 514. Cf. Gitbud & Naumann 31, 3 May 2015, 807 var. (differing reverse type). Cf. Leu Web Auction 30 (2024), 2971-2 (differing reverse type). A very unusual piece with original suspension loop attached. Slightly smoothed and with minor traces of corrosion and light scratches, otherwise, about very fine.


The known find spots for these coin-like pendants are in and around Hungary north of the Danube, that is, in Sarmatia or Dacia. The prevalent type imitates a tetrarchic coin, indicating that they were produced in the early 4th century. Most are made in oricalchum (or brass), and some retain gilding.