Aureus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Jupiter
| Gold | 4.6 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe or thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle holding wreath in its beak.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.58–4.63 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and the emperor Diocletian on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, as Diocletian implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire and addressing issues such as inflation and military unrest. Despite these efforts, the empire would eventually decline and fall, but coins like this one remain as a testament to the rich history and culture of ancient Rome.
