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Aureus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSE-RVATORI; Nicomedia
295 year| Gold | 5.350 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.350 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388177 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation: to Jupiter the Protector
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (IOVI CONSE-RVATORI; Nicomedia) (295) 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 divine right to rule. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
