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Argenteus - Diocletian VICTORIAE SARMATICAE; Nicomedia
295 year| Silver | 3.17 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE
Translation: Victories over the Sarmatians.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was the last emperor to attempt to reform the Roman Empire's currency system before its eventual decline. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and military themes of the time, with the emperor's title "VICTORIAE SARMATICAE" (Victory of the Sarmatians) suggesting a focus on military conquests and the spread of Roman influence. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition indicates the value placed on this precious metal during the Roman Empire.
