5 Ducat Aureus Magnus (Aegyptus Series)

Germany (Private Issue: Aureus Magnus / Werner Graul) · 1963

A gold bullion medal featuring a stylized Egyptian bust on the obverse and a six-lobed cross on the reverse.

Country: Germany (Private Issue: Aureus Magnus / Werner Graul)
Year: 1963
Denomination: 5 Ducats (Nominal)
Metal: 980/1000 Gold (.980 Fine Gold)

This report is AI-generated and can be wrong. Always verify grade, authenticity, and value with a qualified dealer or certified grading service before buying, selling, or insuring.

Identified June 16, 2026More germany (private issue: aureus magnus / werner graul) coins →

Explore 5 Ducat Aureus Magnus (Aegyptus Series) in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own coins.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Overview

A gold bullion medal featuring a stylized Egyptian bust on the obverse and a six-lobed cross on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Aureus Magnus was a private currency movement started by Werner Graul in post-WWII Germany. He advocated for a return to a gold standard and issued these medals as a world inflation-proof currency. This specific piece belongs to the 3rd series (World Civilizations).

Obverse (front)

Stylized head of an Egyptian queen (Cleopatra or Nefertiti influence) looking left, with the Latin legend AEGYPTUS and the date 1963.

Reverse (back)

A lily-style six-armed cross. In the center, a shield contains the Roman numeral 'V' above the word 'DUCAT'. Legend: PRO PROSPERITATE MUNDI / AUREUS MAGNUS. Purity '980' visible.

Estimated value

$1,250 - $1,400 (Primarily based on gold melt value plus a 5-10% collector premium)

What drives this coin's value

Market price of gold (spot price), weight, and purity. This being the 5 Ducat size makes it more significant than the common 1 Ducat pieces.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (Light surface scuffs visible, likely cabinet friction or handling).

Mintage & rarity

Limited mintage but common in bullion circles; considered a semi-numismatic gold piece.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Verify weight (17.5g) and purity (98.0% gold). Common fakes are gold-plated brass; a simple acid test or Sigma metal analyzer test is recommended for gold bullion.