Aureus - Diocletianus COS III
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 287-289 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (COS III) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and currency standardization in the Roman Empire. Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305 AD, introduced a new system of taxation and coinage to address inflation and debasement of the currency. The Aureus, which was made of gold, was introduced as a standardized coin with a fixed weight and purity, and it became the main currency of the empire. This coin is a rare surviving example of that era's currency and represents an important moment in the history of Roman finance and economics.
