UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Late 3rd-early 4th centuries. 'Aureus' (Gold, 20 mm, 6.30 g, 1 h), 'Derived Gordian Group B'. MNOV MININ Laureate, draped and cuirassed imperial bust to right, seen from behind. Rev. VNIP IIINИPИ Uncertain figure seated right, holding spear in his right hand and patera in his left. Aurum Barbarorum II, 1880 (same dies). Holed and with some scuffs and scrapes, otherwise, very fine.


Like Aurum Barbarorum II, 1880, this coin was cast from a struck original, although in much better quality.