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Aureus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSE-RVATORI; Nicomedia
294 year| Gold | 5.40 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.40 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Comment
Weight varies from 5.33g-5.45g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (IOVI CONSE-RVATORI; Nicomedia) (294) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire, which was facing significant challenges at the time. The coin's design, featuring the image of Jupiter on one side and the emperor's portrait on the other, reflects the importance of the Roman pantheon and the emperor's role as a divine ruler. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and weighs 5.40g suggests that it was a high-value coin, likely used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
