UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Aurum Barbarorum. Late 3rd-early 4th centuries. 'Quinarius' (Electrum, 19 mm, 3.49 g, 4 h), 'Derived Gordian Group A'. NΛMXNNИ[...]IIYNYNΛVTN Bare imperial head to right (or a draped bust?). Rev. VNVNVN ΛYVΛ Eagle standing right, wings spread and head to left. Aurum Barbarorum II, 1875 ( same dies ). With original suspension loop. Very fine.

This interesting piece was cast in debased gold from a struck original such as the example in Aurum Barbarorum II 1875.