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Aureus - Diocletian CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS; Cyzicus
| Gold | 5.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-292 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, holding Victory on globe in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae, Proconsul.
Translation: Consul for the fourth time, father of the nation, proconsul.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletian (CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS; Cyzicus) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a number of economic reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire's economy and address issues such as inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, which features the image of the emperor and various gods and goddesses, reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
