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Aureus - Diocletian COS IIII; 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#306123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum.
Translation: Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletian (COS IIII; 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 was attempting to reform the Roman economy and stabilize the empire after a period of inflation and instability. The coin's design, which features an image of Diocletian on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, reflects the political and religious themes of the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold, a valuable and prestigious metal, highlights the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
