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Aureus - Diocletianus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Gold | 4.4 g | 20 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.23–4.48 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (ORIENS AVG; Sol) 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 Aureus - Diocletianus coin was one of the new coinage introduced during this time, and it featured a new standardized design that was meant to promote unity and stability across the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coinage issued during this period is now highly sought after by collectors and historians as a reminder of this pivotal moment in history.
