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Aureus - Diocletian PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Rome
| Gold | 5.61 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 298-299 |
| Value | Aureus |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.61 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City gate (or campgate) with open archway seen in perspective, with four rows of blocks, three forward turrets, and two rear turrets between two towers.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN-TIA AVGG or
PROVIDE-NTIA AVGG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletian (PROVIDENTIA AVGG; Rome) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
