Aureus - Diocletianus FATIS VICTRICIBVS; Parcae
| Gold | 5.2 g | 20 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Parcae, draped, standing, clasping hands, figure on left sometimes holding cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FATIS VICTRICIBVS
-/-//SMA
Translation:
Fatis Victricibus.
To the victorious fates.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (FATIS VICTRICIBVS; Parcae) 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 military. These reforms included the introduction of a new system of taxation, the creation of a centralized bureaucracy, and the establishment of a professional army. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coin serves as a reminder of the empire's struggles during this period.
