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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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306140 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augusti
Translation: To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus)
Comment
Mass varies: 4.58–4.63 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 thunder, on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Roman emperor Diocletian. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, as Diocletian implemented a series 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.
