Aureus - Diocletianus IOVI FVLGERATORI; Jupiter
| Gold | 5.4 g | 20.5 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 | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, running right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and striking down Titan.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI FVLGERATORI
-/-//PR
Translation:
Iovi Fulgeratori.
Jupiter, the thunderer.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.18–5.73 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (IOVI FVLGERATORI; Jupiter) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a number of economic reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire's economy and address issues such as inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, featuring Jupiter on one side and the emperor's image on the other, reflects the importance of the Roman gods and the emperor's divine status in Roman society. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coin remains a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
