© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Diocletianus CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS
| Gold | 5.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-292 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, holding globe in right hand and sometimes parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS
Translation:
Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae, Proconsul.
Consul for the fourth time, father of the nation, proconsul.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.09–5.49 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS) 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's currency. The coin's design, which features the image of Diocletian and the title "CONSVL IIII P P PROCOS," reflects the political and military power of the Roman Empire at this time. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of gold and weighs 5.3 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during this period.
