5 Ducat Aureus Magnus (Aegyptus Series)
Country of Origin: Germany (Private Issue: Aureus Magnus / Werner Graul)
Year of Issue: 1963
Denomination: 5 Ducats (Nominal)
Composition: 980/1000 Gold (.980 Fine Gold)
Brief Description
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).
Estimated Value
$1,250 - $1,400 (Primarily based on gold melt value plus a 5-10% collector premium)
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges only; do not clean with chemicals or abrasives. Store in a PVC-free plastic capsule to prevent surface scratches.
Mint Mark
None (Privately struck, often at Bavarian State Mint or similar European mints)
Mintage & Rarity
Limited mintage but common in bullion circles; considered a semi-numismatic gold piece.
Weight & Diameter
17.5 grams, approximately 32 mm
Edge
Plain or slightly raised rim
Apparent Grade
About Uncirculated to Mint State (Light surface scuffs visible, likely cabinet friction or handling).
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.
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.
Similar Coins
Aureus Magnus 1, 2, and 10 Ducat pieces, which share the same reverse design but differ in size and obverse imagery.
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.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Varieties exist across three distinct series issued between 1955 and 1981; this 1963 piece is part of the 'World Civilizations' set.
Created At: 2026-06-16T08:48:49.636214