Aureus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
-/-//-
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary standardization in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced by Emperor Diocletian in 294 AD as part of his efforts to stabilize the empire's economy and combat inflation. The Aureus was set as the standard gold coin of the empire, with a fixed weight and purity, and it remained in circulation for over a century. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic systems and monetary policies of the Roman Empire during that time period.
