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Argenteus - Diocletianus VIRTVS MILITVM; Rome
294 year| Silver (.900) | 2.78 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#92964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The tetrarchs Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus and Galerius, in military dress, in pairs, sacrificing over a tripod before city enclosure with six turrets.
R in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS MILITVM
R
Translation:
Virtus Militum
(Manly Virtue/Bravery of the Soldiers)
Comment
RIC lists a variant under #40a with officina marks Α, Β, Γ, Δ, Ε, Ζ in exergue.Cohen does not seem to list this coin.
Mass varies: 2.84–3.34 g;
Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
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, featuring the goddess Virtus, represents the military prowess and strength of the Roman Empire.
