Germania
Germania
This term was given in Roman times, and gained popularity in the era of the Spring of Nations, that is, in the period of the formation of Germany. Germany is portrayed as a tall, blonde hairy woman. She is dressed in armour, her head is decorated with the Crown of the German Empire, in hands holds the sword Joyeuse (the sword of the Holy Roman Emperor - Charlemagne), as well as a shield, on which often appears a black eagle - the symbol of Germany.
The inhabitants of ancient Rome called it the areas located east of the Rhine and north of the Danube. These areas were inhabited by the Germans, who in the first century AD formed two provinces on the left bank of the Rhine: Upper and Lower Germania. It was during this period that the first personifications of Germany appeared on coins.
Germania on the first coins
At first she was depicted as a mourning slave woman, symbolizing her submission to Rome. In later years, she was depicted as the Amazon symbolizing Virtus Militum, the bravery of Germanic soldiers fighting for Rome.
In the period of Trajan (53-117 AD) she was depicted as the ruler of the throne. On Hadrian's denarians (76-138 AD) she was already seen as a standing woman with a spear and shield. In turn, on the coins of the usurper Laelianus from 268, she was depicted with a spear and the flag of the 30th legion and the signature of Virtus Militum again.
In our offer we have as many as 10 coins with Germani personification. Each of them is unique. They are one of the most famous German collector coins.
5 Marek Germania Space Red
The figure of Germania and all the inscriptions on the obverse are in a red space. This innovative technique of galvanic finishing creates a noble and metallic character on the surface. This effect is achieved on pure silver coins.
5 Marks Germania Iron Cross
A variation of Germania Space Red, this time with black ornaments.
100 Marek Germania
Considered by many to be the most beautiful variety of Germania. Created from pure gold, it shines beautifully and attracts attention.
5 Marek Germania
Silver investment coin.
5 Marek Germania Space Blue
As in the case of Germania Space Red, the technique of galvanic refinement was also used here, this time in blue.
5 Marks Germania
Silver collector's coin with an extraordinary flash.
5 Marek Frozen Germania Aurora Rhodium
Germania was also included in the "Frozen Rhodium" series, which imitates the aurora. The coin is enriched with UV print and rhodium, i.e. a precious metal whose price in 2009 was higher than that of platinum!
5 Marek Germania Ice - Space X
Frosty edition of the coin, in a blue and navy blue binding with contrasting gold and red elements.
5 Marks Germania, 6 Precious Metals
Unique edition. The mintage was 500 pieces and each coin has its own individual number minted on the reverse side. In addition, this coin consists of as many as 6 precious metals: silver, ruthenium, yellow gold, rose gold, palladium and white rhodium. A unique combination.
5 Marek Moldavite Meteorite Germany - Meteorite Atlas
Plated with red gold, it contains Moldovite - a kind of transparent solid in the color of bottle green. Presumably, it was created as a result of a meteorite strike, the remnant of which is the Ries crater in southern Germany. The impact force of the meteorite was so great that pieces of Moldavian are also found in southern Bohemia and Moravia!
Germania - Allegories
Germania also appears in the series "Alegorie", which presents it together with the personifications of other nations. At the beginning, coins with the image of Germany and Great Britain were published in versions: 1 oz, 2 oz and 5 oz.
