Aureus - Diocletianus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Gold | 4.6 g | 19.5 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on chair, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.53–4.57 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus 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 was intended to be a more stable and reliable form of currency than previous coins. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the coinage issued during this period is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance.
