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Aureus - Diocletian PIETAS AVGG ET CAESS NN; Treveri
| Gold | 5.40 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-305 |
| Value | Aureus |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.40 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing facing, head right, nursing child held in her arms, another child at her feet to left, reaching up.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVGG - ET CAESS NN
TR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletian (PIETAS AVGG ET CAESS NN; Treveri) 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 reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and government. These reforms included the introduction of a new system of taxation, the creation of a centralized bureaucracy, and the establishment of a uniform system of weights and measures. The coin itself is a reflection of these changes, as it features imagery and inscriptions that reflect the ideals of the Roman state during this time period.
